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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.73, 1,489.12 and 472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.73, 1,489.12 and 472.79 is: 709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.73 : 1,489.12 = 472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.73/1,489.12 = 472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.73x = 1,489.12 × 472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.73x = 704,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,037.20/992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.19

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