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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.07, 1,486.98 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.07, 1,486.98 and 504.09 is: 755.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.07 : 1,486.98 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.07/1,486.98 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.07x = 1,486.98 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.07x = 749,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,571.75/992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.56

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