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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.16, 1,487.16 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.16, 1,487.16 and 559.08 is: 838.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.16 : 1,487.16 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.16/1,487.16 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.16x = 1,487.16 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.16x = 831,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,441.41/992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.01

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