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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.27, 1,370.70 and 573.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.27, 1,370.70 and 573.61 is: 791.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.27 : 1,370.70 = 573.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.27/1,370.70 = 573.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.27x = 1,370.70 × 573.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.27x = 786,247.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,247.23/993.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.57

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