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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.41, 1,370.72 and 573.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.41, 1,370.72 and 573.77 is: 791.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.41 : 1,370.72 = 573.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.41/1,370.72 = 573.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.41x = 1,370.72 × 573.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.41x = 786,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,482.88/993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.70

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