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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.99, 1,370.31 and 573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.99, 1,370.31 and 573.33 is: 791.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.99 : 1,370.31 = 573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.99/1,370.31 = 573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.99x = 1,370.31 × 573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.99x = 785,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,639.83/992.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.19

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