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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.34, 1,370.25 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.34, 1,370.25 and 619.92 is: 856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.34 : 1,370.25 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.34/1,370.25 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.34x = 1,370.25 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.34x = 849,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,445.38/992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.00

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