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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.36, 1,492.26 and 481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.36, 1,492.26 and 481.72 is: 722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.36 : 1,492.26 = 481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.36/1,492.26 = 481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.36x = 1,492.26 × 481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.36x = 718,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,851.49/994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.93

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