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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.64, 1,489.12 and 472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.64, 1,489.12 and 472.40 is: 708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.64 : 1,489.12 = 472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.64/1,489.12 = 472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.64x = 1,489.12 × 472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.64x = 703,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,460.29/992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.68

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