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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.26, 1,486.56 and 717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.26, 1,486.56 and 717.68 is: 1,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.26 : 1,486.56 = 717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.26/1,486.56 = 717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.26x = 1,486.56 × 717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.26x = 1,066,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,874.38/992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.20

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