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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.90, 1,488.81 and 506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.90, 1,488.81 and 506.36 is: 759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.90 : 1,488.81 = 506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.90/1,488.81 = 506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.90x = 1,488.81 × 506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.90x = 753,873.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,873.83/992.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.26

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