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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.03, 1,369.64 and 638.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.03, 1,369.64 and 638.11 is: 881.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.03 : 1,369.64 = 638.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.03/1,369.64 = 638.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.03x = 1,369.64 × 638.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.03x = 873,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,970.94/992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.00

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