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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.16, 1,370.54 and 573.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.16, 1,370.54 and 573.51 is: 791.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.16 : 1,370.54 = 573.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.16/1,370.54 = 573.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.16x = 1,370.54 × 573.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.16x = 786,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,015.53/993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.43

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