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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.74, 1,487.12 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.74, 1,487.12 and 473.24 is: 708.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.74 : 1,487.12 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.74/1,487.12 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.74x = 1,487.12 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.74x = 703,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,762.30/992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.91

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