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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.47, 1,369.60 and 572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.47, 1,369.60 and 572.90 is: 790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.47 : 1,369.60 = 572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.47/1,369.60 = 572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.47x = 1,369.60 × 572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.47x = 784,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,643.84/992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.60

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