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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.65, 1,487.55 and 558.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.65, 1,487.55 and 558.89 is: 837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.65 : 1,487.55 = 558.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.65/1,487.55 = 558.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.65x = 1,487.55 × 558.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.65x = 831,376.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,376.82/992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.53

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