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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.20, 1,373.28 and 575.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.20, 1,373.28 and 575.38 is: 793.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.20 : 1,373.28 = 575.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.20/1,373.28 = 575.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.20x = 1,373.28 × 575.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.20x = 790,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,157.85/995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.97

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