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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.76, 1,369.77 and 619.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.76, 1,369.77 and 619.61 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.76 : 1,369.77 = 619.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.76/1,369.77 = 619.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.76x = 1,369.77 × 619.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.76x = 848,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,716.34/992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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