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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.73, 1,371.45 and 574.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.73, 1,371.45 and 574.09 is: 792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.73 : 1,371.45 = 574.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.73/1,371.45 = 574.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.73x = 1,371.45 × 574.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.73x = 787,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,335.73/993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.30

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