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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.42, 1,371 and 573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.42, 1,371 and 573.78 is: 791.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.42 : 1,371 = 573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.42/1,371 = 573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.42x = 1,371 × 573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.42x = 786,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,652.38/993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.86

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