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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.08, 1,370.43 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.08, 1,370.43 and 573.44 is: 791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.08 : 1,370.43 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.08/1,370.43 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.08x = 1,370.43 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.08x = 785,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,859.38/993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.34

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