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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.33, 1,489.23 and 679.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.33, 1,489.23 and 679.23 is: 1,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.33 : 1,489.23 = 679.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.33/1,489.23 = 679.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.33x = 1,489.23 × 679.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.33x = 1,011,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,529.69/992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.35

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