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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.53, 1,366.92 and 767.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.53, 1,366.92 and 767.63 is: 1,057.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.53 : 1,366.92 = 767.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.53/1,366.92 = 767.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.53x = 1,366.92 × 767.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.53x = 1,049,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,292.22/992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.19

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