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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.16, 1,370.26 and 573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.16, 1,370.26 and 573.46 is: 791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.16 : 1,370.26 = 573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.16/1,370.26 = 573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.16x = 1,370.26 × 573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.16x = 785,789.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,789.30/993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.20

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