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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.03, 1,373.05 and 575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.03, 1,373.05 and 575.30 is: 793.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.03 : 1,373.05 = 575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.03/1,373.05 = 575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.03x = 1,373.05 × 575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.03x = 789,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,919.82/995.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.86

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