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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,487.19 and 471.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,487.19 and 471.21 is: 706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,487.19 = 471.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,487.19 = 471.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,487.19 × 471.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 700,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,778.80/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.36

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