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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.58, 1,379.60 and 580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.58, 1,379.60 and 580.20 is: 800.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.58 : 1,379.60 = 580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.58/1,379.60 = 580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.58x = 1,379.60 × 580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.58x = 800,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,443.92/999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.78

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