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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.12, 1,371.97 and 574.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.12, 1,371.97 and 574.61 is: 793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.12 : 1,371.97 = 574.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.12/1,371.97 = 574.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.12x = 1,371.97 × 574.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.12x = 788,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,349.26/994.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.01

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