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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.72, 1,488.20 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.72, 1,488.20 and 505.52 is: 757.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.72 : 1,488.20 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.72/1,488.20 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.72x = 1,488.20 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.72x = 752,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,314.86/992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.83

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