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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.33, 1,374.75 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.33, 1,374.75 and 570.90 is: 787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.33 : 1,374.75 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.33/1,374.75 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.33x = 1,374.75 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.33x = 784,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,844.78/996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.74

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