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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.75, 1,370.13 and 573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.75, 1,370.13 and 573.02 is: 790.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.75 : 1,370.13 = 573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.75/1,370.13 = 573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.75x = 1,370.13 × 573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.75x = 785,105.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,105.04/992.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.84

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