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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.63, 1,374.01 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.63, 1,374.01 and 576 is: 794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.63 : 1,374.01 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.63/1,374.01 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.63x = 1,374.01 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.63x = 791,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,429.76/995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.90

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