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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.96, 1,489.98 and 555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.96, 1,489.98 and 555.02 is: 832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.96 : 1,489.98 = 555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.96/1,489.98 = 555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.96x = 1,489.98 × 555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.96x = 826,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,968.70/992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.83

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