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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.88, 1,489.56 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.88, 1,489.56 and 344.12 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 1,489.56 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/1,489.56 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 1,489.56 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 512,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,587.39/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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