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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.72, 1,487.94 and 376.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.72, 1,487.94 and 376.05 is: 563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.72 : 1,487.94 = 376.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.72/1,487.94 = 376.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.72x = 1,487.94 × 376.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.72x = 559,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,544.01/992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.65

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