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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.20, 1,488.57 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.20, 1,488.57 and 436.96 is: 655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.20 : 1,488.57 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.20/1,488.57 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.20x = 1,488.57 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.20x = 650,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,445.55/992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.56

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