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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.18, 1,487.91 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.18, 1,487.91 and 375.57 is: 563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.18 : 1,487.91 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.18/1,487.91 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.18x = 1,487.91 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.18x = 558,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,815.30/992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.22

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