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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.69, 1,489.05 and 376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.69, 1,489.05 and 376.23 is: 564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.69 : 1,489.05 = 376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.69/1,489.05 = 376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.69x = 1,489.05 × 376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.69x = 560,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,225.28/992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.35

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