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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.36, 1,489.26 and 479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.36, 1,489.26 and 479.72 is: 719.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.36 : 1,489.26 = 479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.36/1,489.26 = 479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.36x = 1,489.26 × 479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.36x = 714,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,427.81/992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.93

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