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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.58, 1,368.62 and 805.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.58, 1,368.62 and 805.50 is: 1,110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.58 : 1,368.62 = 805.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.58/1,368.62 = 805.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.58x = 1,368.62 × 805.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.58x = 1,102,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,419.38/992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.66

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