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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.98, 1,373.03 and 575.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.98, 1,373.03 and 575.35 is: 793.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.98 : 1,373.03 = 575.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.98/1,373.03 = 575.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.98x = 1,373.03 × 575.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.98x = 789,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,972.81/994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.96

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