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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.30, 1,373.58 and 575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.30, 1,373.58 and 575.69 is: 794.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.30 : 1,373.58 = 575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.30/1,373.58 = 575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.30x = 1,373.58 × 575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.30x = 790,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,749.40/995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.49

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