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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.48, 1,489.62 and 668.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.48, 1,489.62 and 668.07 is: 1,002.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.48 : 1,489.62 = 668.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.48/1,489.62 = 668.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.48x = 1,489.62 × 668.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.48x = 995,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,170.43/992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.72

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