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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.77, 1,370.23 and 826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.77, 1,370.23 and 826.82 is: 1,141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.77 : 1,370.23 = 826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.77/1,370.23 = 826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.77x = 1,370.23 × 826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.77x = 1,132,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,933.57/992.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.18

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