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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.87, 1,371.72 and 574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.87, 1,371.72 and 574.16 is: 792.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.87 : 1,371.72 = 574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.87/1,371.72 = 574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.87x = 1,371.72 × 574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.87x = 787,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,579.90/993.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.44

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