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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.68, 1,379.54 and 580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.68, 1,379.54 and 580.12 is: 800.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.68 : 1,379.54 = 580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.68/1,379.54 = 580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.68x = 1,379.54 × 580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.68x = 800,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,296.75/999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.56

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