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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.76, 1,488.96 and 472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.76, 1,488.96 and 472.56 is: 708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.76 : 1,488.96 = 472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.76/1,488.96 = 472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.76x = 1,488.96 × 472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.76x = 703,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,622.94/992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.75

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