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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.17, 1,487.04 and 719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.17, 1,487.04 and 719.20 is: 1,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.17 : 1,487.04 = 719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.17/1,487.04 = 719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.17x = 1,487.04 × 719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.17x = 1,069,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,479.17/992.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.92

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