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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.03, 1,488.21 and 342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.03, 1,488.21 and 342.61 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.03 : 1,488.21 = 342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.03/1,488.21 = 342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.03x = 1,488.21 × 342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.03x = 509,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,875.63/992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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