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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.73, 1,370.61 and 930.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.73, 1,370.61 and 930.77 is: 1,285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.73 : 1,370.61 = 930.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.73/1,370.61 = 930.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.73x = 1,370.61 × 930.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.73x = 1,275,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,715.82/992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.06

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