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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.60, 1,487.70 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.60, 1,487.70 and 472.26 is: 707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.60 : 1,487.70 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.60/1,487.70 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.60x = 1,487.70 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.60x = 702,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,581.20/992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.82

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