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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.21, 1,487.36 and 375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.21, 1,487.36 and 375.73 is: 563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.21 : 1,487.36 = 375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.21/1,487.36 = 375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.21x = 1,487.36 × 375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.21x = 558,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,842.99/992.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.23

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