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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.39, 1,370.83 and 573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.39, 1,370.83 and 573.76 is: 791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.39 : 1,370.83 = 573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.39/1,370.83 = 573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.39x = 1,370.83 × 573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.39x = 786,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,527.42/993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.76

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