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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.00, 1,369.14 and 572.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.00, 1,369.14 and 572.62 is: 790.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.00 : 1,369.14 = 572.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.00/1,369.14 = 572.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.00x = 1,369.14 × 572.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.00x = 783,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,995.67/992.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.32

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