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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.53, 1,369.70 and 619.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.53, 1,369.70 and 619.53 is: 854.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.53 : 1,369.70 = 619.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.53/1,369.70 = 619.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.53x = 1,369.70 × 619.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.53x = 848,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,570.24/992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.96

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