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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.96, 1,370.22 and 573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.96, 1,370.22 and 573.32 is: 791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.96 : 1,370.22 = 573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.96/1,370.22 = 573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.96x = 1,370.22 × 573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.96x = 785,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,574.53/992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.14

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