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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.91, 1,379.80 and 557.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.91, 1,379.80 and 557.74 is: 769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.91 : 1,379.80 = 557.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.91/1,379.80 = 557.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.91x = 1,379.80 × 557.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.91x = 769,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,569.65/999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.64

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