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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.68, 1,368.87 and 694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.68, 1,368.87 and 694.19 is: 957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.68 : 1,368.87 = 694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.68/1,368.87 = 694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.68x = 1,368.87 × 694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.68x = 950,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,256.68/992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.27

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