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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.94, 1,379.98 and 580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.94, 1,379.98 and 580.40 is: 800.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.94 : 1,379.98 = 580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.94/1,379.98 = 580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.94x = 1,379.98 × 580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.94x = 800,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,940.39/999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.99

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