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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.65, 1,491.10 and 602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.65, 1,491.10 and 602.84 is: 905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.65 : 1,491.10 = 602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.65/1,491.10 = 602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.65x = 1,491.10 × 602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.65x = 898,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,896.94/992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.56

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