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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.49, 1,372.06 and 574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.49, 1,372.06 and 574.77 is: 792.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.49 : 1,372.06 = 574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.49/1,372.06 = 574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.49x = 1,372.06 × 574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.49x = 788,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,618.93/994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.99

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