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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.98, 1,489.02 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.98, 1,489.02 and 343.78 is: 515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.98 : 1,489.02 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.98/1,489.02 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.98x = 1,489.02 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.98x = 511,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,895.30/992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.51

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