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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.66, 1,379.46 and 579.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.66, 1,379.46 and 579.95 is: 800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.66 : 1,379.46 = 579.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.66/1,379.46 = 579.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.66x = 1,379.46 × 579.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.66x = 800,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,017.83/999.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.29

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