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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.06, 1,370.45 and 573.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.06, 1,370.45 and 573.51 is: 791.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.06 : 1,370.45 = 573.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.06/1,370.45 = 573.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.06x = 1,370.45 × 573.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.06x = 785,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,963.91/993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.46

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