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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.40, 1,372.32 and 574.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.40, 1,372.32 and 574.81 is: 793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.40 : 1,372.32 = 574.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.40/1,372.32 = 574.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.40x = 1,372.32 × 574.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.40x = 788,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,818.39/994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.26

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