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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.35, 1,488.83 and 504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.35, 1,488.83 and 504.98 is: 757.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.35 : 1,488.83 = 504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.35/1,488.83 = 504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.35x = 1,488.83 × 504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.35x = 751,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,836.20/992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.63

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