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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.48, 1,368.78 and 638.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.48, 1,368.78 and 638.46 is: 880.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.48 : 1,368.78 = 638.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.48/1,368.78 = 638.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.48x = 1,368.78 × 638.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.48x = 873,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,911.28/992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.53

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