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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.89, 1,370.19 and 573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.89, 1,370.19 and 573.24 is: 791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.89 : 1,370.19 = 573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.89/1,370.19 = 573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.89x = 1,370.19 × 573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.89x = 785,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,447.72/992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.07

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