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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.02, 1,486.47 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.02, 1,486.47 and 260.58 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.02 : 1,486.47 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.02/1,486.47 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.02x = 1,486.47 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.02x = 387,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,344.35/991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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