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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.21, 1,373.57 and 575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.21, 1,373.57 and 575.51 is: 794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.21 : 1,373.57 = 575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.21/1,373.57 = 575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.21x = 1,373.57 × 575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.21x = 790,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,503.27/995.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.31

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