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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.71, 1,374.26 and 576.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.71, 1,374.26 and 576.01 is: 795.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.71 : 1,374.26 = 576.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.71/1,374.26 = 576.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.71x = 1,374.26 × 576.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.71x = 791,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,587.50/995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.00

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