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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.61, 1,488.15 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.61, 1,488.15 and 376.20 is: 564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.61 : 1,488.15 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.61/1,488.15 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.61x = 1,488.15 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.61x = 559,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,842.03/992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.01

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