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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.14, 1,486.77 and 557.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.14, 1,486.77 and 557.08 is: 834.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.14 : 1,486.77 = 557.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.14/1,486.77 = 557.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.14x = 1,486.77 × 557.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.14x = 828,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,249.83/992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.81

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