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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.69, 1,486.11 and 733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.69, 1,486.11 and 733.84 is: 1,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.69 : 1,486.11 = 733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.69/1,486.11 = 733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.69x = 1,486.11 × 733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.69x = 1,090,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,570.23/992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.60

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