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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.25, 1,368.09 and 770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.25, 1,368.09 and 770.31 is: 1,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.25 : 1,368.09 = 770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.25/1,368.09 = 770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.25x = 1,368.09 × 770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.25x = 1,053,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,853.41/992.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.08

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