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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.55, 1,488.93 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.55, 1,488.93 and 343.32 is: 515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.55 : 1,488.93 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.55/1,488.93 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.55x = 1,488.93 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.55x = 511,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,179.45/992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.02

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