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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.52, 1,488.59 and 289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.52, 1,488.59 and 289.82 is: 434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.52 : 1,488.59 = 289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.52/1,488.59 = 289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.52x = 1,488.59 × 289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.52x = 431,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,414.26/992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.67

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