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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.84, 1,371.42 and 574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.84, 1,371.42 and 574.17 is: 792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.84 : 1,371.42 = 574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.84/1,371.42 = 574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.84x = 1,371.42 × 574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.84x = 787,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,428.22/993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.31

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