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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.86, 1,373.60 and 581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.86, 1,373.60 and 581.86 is: 802.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.86 : 1,373.60 = 581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.86/1,373.60 = 581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.86x = 1,373.60 × 581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.86x = 799,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,242.90/995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.57

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