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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.99, 1,507.96 and 620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.99, 1,507.96 and 620.84 is: 856.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.99 : 1,507.96 = 620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.99/1,507.96 = 620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.99x = 1,507.96 × 620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.99x = 936,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,201.89/1,092.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.55

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