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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.68, 1,487.46 and 505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.68, 1,487.46 and 505.06 is: 756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.68 : 1,487.46 = 505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.68/1,487.46 = 505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.68x = 1,487.46 × 505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.68x = 751,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,256.55/992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.80

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