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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.58, 1,489.02 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.58, 1,489.02 and 343.16 is: 514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.58 : 1,489.02 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.58/1,489.02 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.58x = 1,489.02 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.58x = 510,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,972.10/992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.79

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