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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,372.74 and 575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,372.74 and 575.18 is: 793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,372.74 = 575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,372.74 = 575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,372.74 × 575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 789,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,565.73/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.79

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