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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.36, 1,486.55 and 472.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.36, 1,486.55 and 472.86 is: 708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.36 : 1,486.55 = 472.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.36/1,486.55 = 472.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.36x = 1,486.55 × 472.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.36x = 702,930.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,930.03/992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.34

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