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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.41, 1,372.28 and 574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.41, 1,372.28 and 574.76 is: 793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.41 : 1,372.28 = 574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.41/1,372.28 = 574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.41x = 1,372.28 × 574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.41x = 788,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,732.21/994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.17

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