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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.49, 1,487.61 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.49, 1,487.61 and 342.69 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.49 : 1,487.61 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.49/1,487.61 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.49x = 1,487.61 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.49x = 509,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,789.07/992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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