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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.49, 1,369.54 and 567.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.49, 1,369.54 and 567.12 is: 782.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.49 : 1,369.54 = 567.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.49/1,369.54 = 567.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.49x = 1,369.54 × 567.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.49x = 776,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,699.37/992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.58

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