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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.49, 1,488.21 and 498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.49, 1,488.21 and 498.39 is: 747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.49 : 1,488.21 = 498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.49/1,488.21 = 498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.49x = 1,488.21 × 498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.49x = 741,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,708.98/992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.32

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