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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.92, 1,489.40 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.92, 1,489.40 and 472.98 is: 709.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.92 : 1,489.40 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.92/1,489.40 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.92x = 1,489.40 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.92x = 704,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,456.41/992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.48

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