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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.86, 1,489.55 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.86, 1,489.55 and 376.58 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.86 : 1,489.55 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.86/1,489.55 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.86x = 1,489.55 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.86x = 560,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,934.74/992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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