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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.07, 1,369.23 and 572.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.07, 1,369.23 and 572.35 is: 789.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.07 : 1,369.23 = 572.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.07/1,369.23 = 572.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.07x = 1,369.23 × 572.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.07x = 783,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,678.79/992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.94

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