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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.80, 1,489.68 and 581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.80, 1,489.68 and 581.44 is: 872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.80 : 1,489.68 = 581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.80/1,489.68 = 581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.80x = 1,489.68 × 581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.80x = 866,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,159.54/992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.44

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