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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.88, 1,370.02 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.88, 1,370.02 and 567.50 is: 783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 1,370.02 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/1,370.02 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 1,370.02 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 777,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,486.35/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.06

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