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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.71, 1,379.75 and 580.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.71, 1,379.75 and 580.09 is: 800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.71 : 1,379.75 = 580.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.71/1,379.75 = 580.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.71x = 1,379.75 × 580.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.71x = 800,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,372.28/999.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.60

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