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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.40, 1,488.12 and 581.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.40, 1,488.12 and 581.67 is: 872.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.40 : 1,488.12 = 581.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.40/1,488.12 = 581.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.40x = 1,488.12 × 581.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.40x = 865,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,594.76/992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.22

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