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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.28, 1,372.25 and 574.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.28, 1,372.25 and 574.63 is: 793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.28 : 1,372.25 = 574.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.28/1,372.25 = 574.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.28x = 1,372.25 × 574.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.28x = 788,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,534.02/994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.07

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