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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.91, 1,370.30 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.91, 1,370.30 and 573.28 is: 791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.91 : 1,370.30 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.91/1,370.30 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.91x = 1,370.30 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.91x = 785,565.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,565.58/992.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.18

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