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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.85, 1,487.72 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.85, 1,487.72 and 376.22 is: 563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.85 : 1,487.72 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.85/1,487.72 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.85x = 1,487.72 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.85x = 559,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,714.68/992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.75

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