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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.19, 1,367.97 and 637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.19, 1,367.97 and 637.49 is: 878.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.19 : 1,367.97 = 637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.19/1,367.97 = 637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.19x = 1,367.97 × 637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.19x = 872,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,060.36/992.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.92

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