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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.71, 1,379.23 and 579.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.71, 1,379.23 and 579.99 is: 800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.71 : 1,379.23 = 579.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.71/1,379.23 = 579.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.71x = 1,379.23 × 579.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.71x = 799,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,943.33/999.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.18

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