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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.90, 1,374.19 and 576.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.90, 1,374.19 and 576.17 is: 795.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.90 : 1,374.19 = 576.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.90/1,374.19 = 576.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.90x = 1,374.19 × 576.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.90x = 791,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,767.05/995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.03

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