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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.02, 1,370.34 and 573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.02, 1,370.34 and 573.34 is: 791.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.02 : 1,370.34 = 573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.02/1,370.34 = 573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.02x = 1,370.34 × 573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.02x = 785,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,661.02/993.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.19

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