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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.52, 1,368.75 and 619.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.52, 1,368.75 and 619.25 is: 853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.52 : 1,368.75 = 619.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.52/1,368.75 = 619.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.52x = 1,368.75 × 619.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.52x = 847,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,603.01/992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.99

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