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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.64, 1,368.99 and 619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.64, 1,368.99 and 619.23 is: 854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.64 : 1,368.99 = 619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.64/1,368.99 = 619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.64x = 1,368.99 × 619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.64x = 847,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,719.68/992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.01

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