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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.12, 1,488.85 and 342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.12, 1,488.85 and 342.84 is: 514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.12 : 1,488.85 = 342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.12/1,488.85 = 342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.12x = 1,488.85 × 342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.12x = 510,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,442.06/992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.50

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