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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.08, 1,369.05 and 572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.08, 1,369.05 and 572.44 is: 789.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.08 : 1,369.05 = 572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.08/1,369.05 = 572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.08x = 1,369.05 × 572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.08x = 783,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,698.98/992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.96

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