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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.54, 1,373.76 and 570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.54, 1,373.76 and 570.20 is: 786.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.54 : 1,373.76 = 570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.54/1,373.76 = 570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.54x = 1,373.76 × 570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.54x = 783,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,311.08/995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.82

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