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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.36, 1,489.46 and 505.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.36, 1,489.46 and 505.78 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.36 : 1,489.46 = 505.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.36/1,489.46 = 505.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.36x = 1,489.46 × 505.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.36x = 753,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,331.63/992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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