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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.90, 1,379.72 and 580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.90, 1,379.72 and 580.29 is: 800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.90 : 1,379.72 = 580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.90/1,379.72 = 580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.90x = 1,379.72 × 580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.90x = 800,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,634.00/999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.71

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