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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.47, 1,370.48 and 620.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.47, 1,370.48 and 620.09 is: 856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.47 : 1,370.48 = 620.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.47/1,370.48 = 620.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.47x = 1,370.48 × 620.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.47x = 849,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,817.60/992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.26

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