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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.31, 1,372.29 and 574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.31, 1,372.29 and 574.58 is: 793.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.31 : 1,372.29 = 574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.31/1,372.29 = 574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.31x = 1,372.29 × 574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.31x = 788,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,487.18/994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.00

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