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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.15, 1,486.80 and 558.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.15, 1,486.80 and 558.39 is: 836.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.15 : 1,486.80 = 558.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.15/1,486.80 = 558.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.15x = 1,486.80 × 558.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.15x = 830,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,214.25/992.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.78

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