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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.81, 1,369.89 and 643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.81, 1,369.89 and 643.30 is: 887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.81 : 1,369.89 = 643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.81/1,369.89 = 643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.81x = 1,369.89 × 643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.81x = 881,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,250.24/992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.63

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