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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.09, 1,487.46 and 504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.09, 1,487.46 and 504.20 is: 755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.09 : 1,487.46 = 504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.09/1,487.46 = 504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.09x = 1,487.46 × 504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.09x = 749,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,977.33/992.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.96

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