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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.31, 1,369.60 and 633.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.31, 1,369.60 and 633.33 is: 874.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.31 : 1,369.60 = 633.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.31/1,369.60 = 633.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.31x = 1,369.60 × 633.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.31x = 867,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,407.18/992.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.13

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