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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.13, 1,372.01 and 580.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.13, 1,372.01 and 580.13 is: 800.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.13 : 1,372.01 = 580.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.13/1,372.01 = 580.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.13x = 1,372.01 × 580.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.13x = 795,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,938.75/994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.64

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