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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.81, 1,373.82 and 576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.81, 1,373.82 and 576.08 is: 794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.81 : 1,373.82 = 576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.81/1,373.82 = 576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.81x = 1,373.82 × 576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.81x = 791,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,427.35/995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.76

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