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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.82, 1,489.42 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.82, 1,489.42 and 343.40 is: 515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.82 : 1,489.42 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.82/1,489.42 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.82x = 1,489.42 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.82x = 511,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,466.83/992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.17

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