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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.21, 1,369.22 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.21, 1,369.22 and 572.55 is: 790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.21 : 1,369.22 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.21/1,369.22 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.21x = 1,369.22 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.21x = 783,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,944.05/992.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.10

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