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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.12, 1,487.20 and 472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.12, 1,487.20 and 472.18 is: 707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.12 : 1,487.20 = 472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.12/1,487.20 = 472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.12x = 1,487.20 × 472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.12x = 702,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,226.10/992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.80

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