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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.64, 1,369.80 and 619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.64, 1,369.80 and 619.50 is: 854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.64 : 1,369.80 = 619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.64/1,369.80 = 619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.64x = 1,369.80 × 619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.64x = 848,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,591.10/992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.88

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