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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.25, 1,368.70 and 922.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.25, 1,368.70 and 922.39 is: 1,272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.25 : 1,368.70 = 922.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.25/1,368.70 = 922.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.25x = 1,368.70 × 922.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.25x = 1,262,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,469.47/992.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.33

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