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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.83, 1,368.96 and 805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.83, 1,368.96 and 805.74 is: 1,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.83 : 1,368.96 = 805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.83/1,368.96 = 805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.83x = 1,368.96 × 805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.83x = 1,103,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,025.83/992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.99

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