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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.62, 1,371.20 and 573.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.62, 1,371.20 and 573.95 is: 792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.62 : 1,371.20 = 573.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.62/1,371.20 = 573.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.62x = 1,371.20 × 573.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.62x = 787,000.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,000.80/993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.05

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