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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.16, 1,368 and 642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.16, 1,368 and 642.24 is: 885.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.16 : 1,368 = 642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.16/1,368 = 642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.16x = 1,368 × 642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.16x = 878,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,584.32/992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.53

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