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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.85, 1,489.56 and 343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.85, 1,489.56 and 343.63 is: 515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.85 : 1,489.56 = 343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.85/1,489.56 = 343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.85x = 1,489.56 × 343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.85x = 511,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,857.50/992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.54

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