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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.20, 1,372.06 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.20, 1,372.06 and 574.62 is: 793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.20 : 1,372.06 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.20/1,372.06 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.20x = 1,372.06 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.20x = 788,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,413.12/994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.01

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