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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.39, 1,369.45 and 572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.39, 1,369.45 and 572.76 is: 790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.39 : 1,369.45 = 572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.39/1,369.45 = 572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.39x = 1,369.45 × 572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.39x = 784,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,366.18/992.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.38

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