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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.99, 1,488.46 and 718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.99, 1,488.46 and 718.40 is: 1,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.99 : 1,488.46 = 718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.99/1,488.46 = 718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.99x = 1,488.46 × 718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.99x = 1,069,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,309.66/992.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.86

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