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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.19, 1,371.95 and 568.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.19, 1,371.95 and 568.83 is: 784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.19 : 1,371.95 = 568.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.19/1,371.95 = 568.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.19x = 1,371.95 × 568.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.19x = 780,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,406.23/994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.97

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