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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992, 1,369.14 and 578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992, 1,369.14 and 578 is: 797.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992 : 1,369.14 = 578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992/1,369.14 = 578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992x = 1,369.14 × 578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992x = 791,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,362.92/992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.74

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