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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.88, 1,370.28 and 620.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.88, 1,370.28 and 620.04 is: 855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 1,370.28 = 620.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/1,370.28 = 620.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 1,370.28 × 620.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 849,628.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,628.41/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.72

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