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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.46, 1,370.64 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.46, 1,370.64 and 573.66 is: 791.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.46 : 1,370.64 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.46/1,370.64 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.46x = 1,370.64 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.46x = 786,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,281.34/993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.46

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