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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.54, 1,488.40 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.54, 1,488.40 and 376.13 is: 564.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.54 : 1,488.40 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.54/1,488.40 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.54x = 1,488.40 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.54x = 559,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,831.89/992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.04

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