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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.52, 1,487.52 and 559.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.52, 1,487.52 and 559.92 is: 839.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.52 : 1,487.52 = 559.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.52/1,487.52 = 559.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.52x = 1,487.52 × 559.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.52x = 832,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,892.20/992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.17

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