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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.92, 1,368.78 and 619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.92, 1,368.78 and 619.02 is: 854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.92 : 1,368.78 = 619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.92/1,368.78 = 619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.92x = 1,368.78 × 619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.92x = 847,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,302.20/991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.20

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