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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.32, 1,373.78 and 575.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.32, 1,373.78 and 575.91 is: 794.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.32 : 1,373.78 = 575.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.32/1,373.78 = 575.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.32x = 1,373.78 × 575.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.32x = 791,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,173.64/995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.89

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