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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.95, 1,374.45 and 576.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.95, 1,374.45 and 576.32 is: 795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.95 : 1,374.45 = 576.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.95/1,374.45 = 576.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.95x = 1,374.45 × 576.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.95x = 792,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,122.39/995.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.35

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