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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.27, 1,370.67 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.27, 1,370.67 and 573.60 is: 791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.27 : 1,370.67 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.27/1,370.67 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.27x = 1,370.67 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.27x = 786,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,216.31/993.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.54

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