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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.75, 1,371.44 and 574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.75, 1,371.44 and 574.18 is: 792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.75 : 1,371.44 = 574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.75/1,371.44 = 574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.75x = 1,371.44 × 574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.75x = 787,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,456.85/993.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.41

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