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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.56, 1,379.69 and 580.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.56, 1,379.69 and 580.01 is: 800.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.56 : 1,379.69 = 580.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.56/1,379.69 = 580.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.56x = 1,379.69 × 580.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.56x = 800,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,234.54/999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.59

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