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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993, 1,370.52 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993, 1,370.52 and 573.62 is: 791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993 : 1,370.52 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993/1,370.52 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993x = 1,370.52 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993x = 786,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,157.68/993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.70

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