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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.19, 1,373.25 and 575.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.19, 1,373.25 and 575.47 is: 794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.19 : 1,373.25 = 575.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.19/1,373.25 = 575.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.19x = 1,373.25 × 575.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.19x = 790,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,264.18/995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.09

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