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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.70, 1,373.82 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.70, 1,373.82 and 575.92 is: 794.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.70 : 1,373.82 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.70/1,373.82 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.70x = 1,373.82 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.70x = 791,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,210.41/995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.63

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