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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,486.58 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,486.58 and 260.64 is: 390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,486.58 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,486.58 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,486.58 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 387,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,460.91/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.95

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