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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.92, 1,372.96 and 575.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.92, 1,372.96 and 575.26 is: 793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.92 : 1,372.96 = 575.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.92/1,372.96 = 575.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.92x = 1,372.96 × 575.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.92x = 789,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,808.97/994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.84

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