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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.95, 1,370.45 and 756.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.95, 1,370.45 and 756.53 is: 1,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.95 : 1,370.45 = 756.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.95/1,370.45 = 756.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.95x = 1,370.45 × 756.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.95x = 1,036,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,786.54/992.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.15

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