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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.01, 1,370.36 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.01, 1,370.36 and 573.36 is: 791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.01 : 1,370.36 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.01/1,370.36 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.01x = 1,370.36 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.01x = 785,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,709.61/993.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.24

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