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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.91, 1,372.95 and 575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.91, 1,372.95 and 575.22 is: 793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.91 : 1,372.95 = 575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.91/1,372.95 = 575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.91x = 1,372.95 × 575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.91x = 789,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,753.45/994.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.80

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