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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.20, 1,368.92 and 572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.20, 1,368.92 and 572.50 is: 789.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.20 : 1,368.92 = 572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.20/1,368.92 = 572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.20x = 1,368.92 × 572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.20x = 783,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,706.70/992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.87

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