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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.84, 1,489.09 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.84, 1,489.09 and 376.35 is: 564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.84 : 1,489.09 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.84/1,489.09 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.84x = 1,489.09 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.84x = 560,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,411.79/992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.45

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