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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.66, 1,488.79 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.66, 1,488.79 and 343.46 is: 515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.66 : 1,488.79 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.66/1,488.79 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.66x = 1,488.79 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.66x = 511,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,339.81/992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.12

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