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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.93, 1,379.97 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.93, 1,379.97 and 580.44 is: 801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.93 : 1,379.97 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.93/1,379.97 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.93x = 1,379.97 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.93x = 800,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,989.79/999.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.05

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