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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.23, 1,485.98 and 552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.23, 1,485.98 and 552.39 is: 827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.23 : 1,485.98 = 552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.23/1,485.98 = 552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.23x = 1,485.98 × 552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.23x = 820,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,839.80/992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.27

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