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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.28, 1,368.72 and 614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.28, 1,368.72 and 614.08 is: 847.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.28 : 1,368.72 = 614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.28/1,368.72 = 614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.28x = 1,368.72 × 614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.28x = 840,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,503.58/992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.04

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