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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.39, 1,488.85 and 581.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.39, 1,488.85 and 581.65 is: 872.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.39 : 1,488.85 = 581.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.39/1,488.85 = 581.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.39x = 1,488.85 × 581.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.39x = 865,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,984.43/992.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.63

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