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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.35, 1,484.27 and 715.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.35, 1,484.27 and 715.33 is: 1,069.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.35 : 1,484.27 = 715.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.35/1,484.27 = 715.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.35x = 1,484.27 × 715.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.35x = 1,061,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,731.86/992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.92

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