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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.67, 1,372.61 and 575.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.67, 1,372.61 and 575.01 is: 793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.67 : 1,372.61 = 575.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.67/1,372.61 = 575.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.67x = 1,372.61 × 575.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.67x = 789,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,265.91/994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.50

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