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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.52, 1,367.55 and 730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.52, 1,367.55 and 730.08 is: 1,005.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.52 : 1,367.55 = 730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.52/1,367.55 = 730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.52x = 1,367.55 × 730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.52x = 998,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,420.90/992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.95

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