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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.12, 1,373.40 and 581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.12, 1,373.40 and 581.12 is: 802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.12 : 1,373.40 = 581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.12/1,373.40 = 581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.12x = 1,373.40 × 581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.12x = 798,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,110.21/995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.02

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