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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.13, 1,368.36 and 618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.13, 1,368.36 and 618.42 is: 852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.13 : 1,368.36 = 618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.13/1,368.36 = 618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.13x = 1,368.36 × 618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.13x = 846,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,221.19/992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.93

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