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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.88, 1,370.14 and 573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.88, 1,370.14 and 573.25 is: 791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 1,370.14 = 573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/1,370.14 = 573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 1,370.14 × 573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 785,435.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,435.93/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.07

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