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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.81, 1,374.24 and 570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.81, 1,374.24 and 570.50 is: 787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.81 : 1,374.24 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.81/1,374.24 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.81x = 1,374.24 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.81x = 784,001.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,001.07/995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.30

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