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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.64, 1,488.94 and 558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.64, 1,488.94 and 558.88 is: 838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.64 : 1,488.94 = 558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.64/1,488.94 = 558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.64x = 1,488.94 × 558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.64x = 832,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,138.79/992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.31

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