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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.73, 1,374.21 and 576.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.73, 1,374.21 and 576.09 is: 795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.73 : 1,374.21 = 576.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.73/1,374.21 = 576.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.73x = 1,374.21 × 576.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.73x = 791,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,668.64/995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.06

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