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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.08, 1,369.21 and 619.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.08, 1,369.21 and 619.46 is: 854.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.08 : 1,369.21 = 619.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.08/1,369.21 = 619.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.08x = 1,369.21 × 619.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.08x = 848,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,170.83/992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.94

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