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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.44, 1,369.82 and 619.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.44, 1,369.82 and 619.19 is: 854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.44 : 1,369.82 = 619.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.44/1,369.82 = 619.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.44x = 1,369.82 × 619.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.44x = 848,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,173.54/992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.64

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