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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.95, 1,372.95 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.95, 1,372.95 and 575.28 is: 793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.95 : 1,372.95 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.95/1,372.95 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.95x = 1,372.95 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.95x = 789,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,830.68/994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.84

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