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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.64, 1,371.25 and 574.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.64, 1,371.25 and 574.01 is: 792.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.64 : 1,371.25 = 574.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.64/1,371.25 = 574.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.64x = 1,371.25 × 574.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.64x = 787,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,113.21/993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.15

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