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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.01, 1,368 and 913.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.01, 1,368 and 913.53 is: 1,259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.01 : 1,368 = 913.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.01/1,368 = 913.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.01x = 1,368 × 913.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.01x = 1,249,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,709.04/992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.77

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