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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.49, 1,488.75 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.49, 1,488.75 and 343.24 is: 514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.49 : 1,488.75 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.49/1,488.75 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.49x = 1,488.75 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.49x = 510,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,993.54/992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.86

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