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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.97, 1,372.91 and 575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.97, 1,372.91 and 575.25 is: 793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.97 : 1,372.91 = 575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.97/1,372.91 = 575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.97x = 1,372.91 × 575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.97x = 789,767.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,767.92/994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.76

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