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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.30, 1,373.54 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.30, 1,373.54 and 570 is: 786.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.30 : 1,373.54 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.30/1,373.54 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.30x = 1,373.54 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.30x = 782,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,919.23/995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.61

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