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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.02, 1,368.78 and 755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.02, 1,368.78 and 755.92 is: 1,043.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.02 : 1,368.78 = 755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.02/1,368.78 = 755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.02x = 1,368.78 × 755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.02x = 1,034,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,688.18/992.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.01

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