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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.48, 1,368.76 and 697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.48, 1,368.76 and 697.64 is: 962.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.48 : 1,368.76 = 697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.48/1,368.76 = 697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.48x = 1,368.76 × 697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.48x = 954,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,901.73/992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.14

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