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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.39, 1,488.92 and 472.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.39, 1,488.92 and 472.37 is: 708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.39 : 1,488.92 = 472.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.39/1,488.92 = 472.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.39x = 1,488.92 × 472.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.39x = 703,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,311.33/992.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.71

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