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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.66, 1,372.95 and 784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.66, 1,372.95 and 784.89 is: 1,085.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.66 : 1,372.95 = 784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.66/1,372.95 = 784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.66x = 1,372.95 × 784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.66x = 1,077,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,614.73/992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.59

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