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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.71, 1,489.34 and 560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.71, 1,489.34 and 560.17 is: 840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.71 : 1,489.34 = 560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.71/1,489.34 = 560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.71x = 1,489.34 × 560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.71x = 834,283.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,283.59/992.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.41

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