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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.23, 1,369.33 and 638.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.23, 1,369.33 and 638.36 is: 880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.23 : 1,369.33 = 638.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.23/1,369.33 = 638.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.23x = 1,369.33 × 638.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.23x = 874,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,125.50/992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.97

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