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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.13, 1,373.40 and 575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.13, 1,373.40 and 575.61 is: 794.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.13 : 1,373.40 = 575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.13/1,373.40 = 575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.13x = 1,373.40 × 575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.13x = 790,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,542.77/995.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.41

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