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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.69, 1,371.33 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.69, 1,371.33 and 574.02 is: 792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.69 : 1,371.33 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.69/1,371.33 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.69x = 1,371.33 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.69x = 787,170.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,170.85/993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.17

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