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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.08, 1,484.60 and 734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.08, 1,484.60 and 734.16 is: 1,098.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.08 : 1,484.60 = 734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.08/1,484.60 = 734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.08x = 1,484.60 × 734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.08x = 1,089,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,933.94/992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.64

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