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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.76, 1,370.16 and 620.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.76, 1,370.16 and 620.08 is: 855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.76 : 1,370.16 = 620.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.76/1,370.16 = 620.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.76x = 1,370.16 × 620.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.76x = 849,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,608.81/992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.80

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