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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.67, 1,369.94 and 573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.67, 1,369.94 and 573.10 is: 790.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.67 : 1,369.94 = 573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.67/1,369.94 = 573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.67x = 1,369.94 × 573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.67x = 785,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,106.48/992.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.91

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