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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.06, 1,372.78 and 575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.06, 1,372.78 and 575.33 is: 793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.06 : 1,372.78 = 575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.06/1,372.78 = 575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.06x = 1,372.78 × 575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.06x = 789,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,800.52/995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.73

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