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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.67, 1,488.76 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.67, 1,488.76 and 376.66 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.67 : 1,488.76 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.67/1,488.76 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.67x = 1,488.76 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.67x = 560,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,756.34/992.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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