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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.08, 1,487.76 and 472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.08, 1,487.76 and 472.06 is: 707.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.08 : 1,487.76 = 472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.08/1,487.76 = 472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.08x = 1,487.76 × 472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.08x = 702,311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,311.99/992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.92

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