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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.13, 1,487.45 and 602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.13, 1,487.45 and 602.22 is: 902.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.13 : 1,487.45 = 602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.13/1,487.45 = 602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.13x = 1,487.45 × 602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.13x = 895,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,772.14/992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.88

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