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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.93, 1,370.51 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.93, 1,370.51 and 619.68 is: 855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.93 : 1,370.51 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.93/1,370.51 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.93x = 1,370.51 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.93x = 849,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,274.54/992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.33

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