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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.80, 1,488.60 and 472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.80, 1,488.60 and 472.10 is: 707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.80 : 1,488.60 = 472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.80/1,488.60 = 472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.80x = 1,488.60 × 472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.80x = 702,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,768.06/992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.86

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