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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.44, 1,490.28 and 610.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.44, 1,490.28 and 610.12 is: 916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.44 : 1,490.28 = 610.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.44/1,490.28 = 610.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.44x = 1,490.28 × 610.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.44x = 909,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,249.63/992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.18

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