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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.69, 1,379.26 and 579.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.69, 1,379.26 and 579.89 is: 800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.69 : 1,379.26 = 579.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.69/1,379.26 = 579.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.69x = 1,379.26 × 579.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.69x = 799,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,823.25/999.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.07

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