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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.53, 1,370.78 and 573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.53, 1,370.78 and 573.73 is: 791.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.53 : 1,370.78 = 573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.53/1,370.78 = 573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.53x = 1,370.78 × 573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.53x = 786,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,457.60/993.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.58

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