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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.77, 1,369.51 and 643.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.77, 1,369.51 and 643.39 is: 887.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.77 : 1,369.51 = 643.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.77/1,369.51 = 643.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.77x = 1,369.51 × 643.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.77x = 881,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,129.04/992.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.55

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