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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.86, 1,487.30 and 473.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.86, 1,487.30 and 473.37 is: 709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.86 : 1,487.30 = 473.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.86/1,487.30 = 473.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.86x = 1,487.30 × 473.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.86x = 704,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,035.76/992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.10

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