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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.10, 1,486.52 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.10, 1,486.52 and 260.72 is: 391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.10 : 1,486.52 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.10/1,486.52 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.10x = 1,486.52 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.10x = 387,563.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,563.31/991.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.04

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