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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.42, 1,373.71 and 575.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.42, 1,373.71 and 575.81 is: 794.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.42 : 1,373.71 = 575.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.42/1,373.71 = 575.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.42x = 1,373.71 × 575.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.42x = 790,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,993.88/995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.63

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