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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.96, 1,379.93 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.96, 1,379.93 and 580.38 is: 800.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.96 : 1,379.93 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.96/1,379.93 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.96x = 1,379.93 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.96x = 800,880.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,880.87/999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.91

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