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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.99, 1,489.50 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.99, 1,489.50 and 343.74 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.99 : 1,489.50 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.99/1,489.50 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.99x = 1,489.50 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.99x = 511,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,999.01/992.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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