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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992, 1,488.12 and 504.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992, 1,488.12 and 504.80 is: 757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992 : 1,488.12 = 504.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992/1,488.12 = 504.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992x = 1,488.12 × 504.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992x = 751,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,202.98/992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.26

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