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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.03, 1,370.52 and 573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.03, 1,370.52 and 573.38 is: 791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.03 : 1,370.52 = 573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.03/1,370.52 = 573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.03x = 1,370.52 × 573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.03x = 785,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,828.76/993.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.34

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