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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.75, 1,488.50 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.75, 1,488.50 and 343.53 is: 515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.75 : 1,488.50 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.75/1,488.50 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.75x = 1,488.50 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.75x = 511,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,342.69/992.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.08

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