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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.96, 1,369.21 and 619.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.96, 1,369.21 and 619.81 is: 854.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.96 : 1,369.21 = 619.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.96/1,369.21 = 619.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.96x = 1,369.21 × 619.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.96x = 848,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,640.11/992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.66

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