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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.89, 1,367.06 and 843.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.89, 1,367.06 and 843.21 is: 1,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.89 : 1,367.06 = 843.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.89/1,367.06 = 843.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.89x = 1,367.06 × 843.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.89x = 1,152,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,718.66/992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.97

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