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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.72, 1,488.12 and 506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.72, 1,488.12 and 506.48 is: 759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.72 : 1,488.12 = 506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.72/1,488.12 = 506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.72x = 1,488.12 × 506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.72x = 753,703.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,703.02/992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.23

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