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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.46, 1,487.86 and 375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.46, 1,487.86 and 375.81 is: 563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.46 : 1,487.86 = 375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.46/1,487.86 = 375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.46x = 1,487.86 × 375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.46x = 559,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,152.67/992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.40

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