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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.46, 1,372.20 and 574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.46, 1,372.20 and 574.82 is: 793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.46 : 1,372.20 = 574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.46/1,372.20 = 574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.46x = 1,372.20 × 574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.46x = 788,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,768.00/994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.16

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