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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.60, 1,369.91 and 677.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.60, 1,369.91 and 677.77 is: 935.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.60 : 1,369.91 = 677.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.60/1,369.91 = 677.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.60x = 1,369.91 × 677.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.60x = 928,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,482.17/992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.40

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