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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.73, 1,370.07 and 573.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.73, 1,370.07 and 573.09 is: 790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.73 : 1,370.07 = 573.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.73/1,370.07 = 573.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.73x = 1,370.07 × 573.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.73x = 785,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,173.42/992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.92

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