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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.56, 1,488.08 and 505.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.56, 1,488.08 and 505.26 is: 757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.56 : 1,488.08 = 505.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.56/1,488.08 = 505.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.56x = 1,488.08 × 505.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.56x = 751,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,867.30/992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.50

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