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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.21, 1,488.70 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.21, 1,488.70 and 472.44 is: 708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.21 : 1,488.70 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.21/1,488.70 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.21x = 1,488.70 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.21x = 703,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,324.74/992.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.85

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