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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.14, 1,369.13 and 572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.14, 1,369.13 and 572.49 is: 790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.14 : 1,369.13 = 572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.14/1,369.13 = 572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.14x = 1,369.13 × 572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.14x = 783,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,811.24/992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.02

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