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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.91, 1,370.33 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.91, 1,370.33 and 573.36 is: 791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.91 : 1,370.33 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.91/1,370.33 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.91x = 1,370.33 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.91x = 785,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,692.41/992.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.30

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