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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.66, 1,369.94 and 573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.66, 1,369.94 and 573.03 is: 790.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.66 : 1,369.94 = 573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.66/1,369.94 = 573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.66x = 1,369.94 × 573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.66x = 785,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,013.85/992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.82

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