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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992, 1,368.03 and 713.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992, 1,368.03 and 713.62 is: 984.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992 : 1,368.03 = 713.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992/1,368.03 = 713.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992x = 1,368.03 × 713.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992x = 976,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,253.57/992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.13

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