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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.49, 1,372.55 and 575.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.49, 1,372.55 and 575.07 is: 793.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.49 : 1,372.55 = 575.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.49/1,372.55 = 575.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.49x = 1,372.55 × 575.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.49x = 789,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,304.31/994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.67

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