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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.97, 1,489.73 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.97, 1,489.73 and 343.80 is: 515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.97 : 1,489.73 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.97/1,489.73 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.97x = 1,489.73 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.97x = 512,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,167.46/992.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.79

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