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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.87, 1,379.86 and 580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.87, 1,379.86 and 580.14 is: 800.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.87 : 1,379.86 = 580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.87/1,379.86 = 580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.87x = 1,379.86 × 580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.87x = 800,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,510.53/999.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.62

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