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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.70, 1,371.27 and 574.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.70, 1,371.27 and 574.03 is: 792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.70 : 1,371.27 = 574.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.70/1,371.27 = 574.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.70x = 1,371.27 × 574.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.70x = 787,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,150.12/993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.14

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