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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.20, 1,487.76 and 788.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.20, 1,487.76 and 788.08 is: 1,181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.20 : 1,487.76 = 788.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.20/1,487.76 = 788.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.20x = 1,487.76 × 788.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.20x = 1,172,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,473.90/992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.69

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