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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.67, 1,371.32 and 574.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.67, 1,371.32 and 574.10 is: 792.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.67 : 1,371.32 = 574.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.67/1,371.32 = 574.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.67x = 1,371.32 × 574.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.67x = 787,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,274.81/993.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.29

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