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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.17, 1,489.06 and 700.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.17, 1,489.06 and 700.25 is: 1,050.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.17 : 1,489.06 = 700.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.17/1,489.06 = 700.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.17x = 1,489.06 × 700.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.17x = 1,042,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,714.27/992.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.94

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