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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.76, 1,487.61 and 761.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.76, 1,487.61 and 761.31 is: 1,140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.76 : 1,487.61 = 761.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.76/1,487.61 = 761.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.76x = 1,487.61 × 761.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.76x = 1,132,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,532.37/992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.79

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