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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.96, 1,489.60 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.96, 1,489.60 and 343.68 is: 515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.96 : 1,489.60 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.96/1,489.60 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.96x = 1,489.60 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.96x = 511,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,945.73/992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.58

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