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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.12, 1,486.70 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.12, 1,486.70 and 260.76 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.12 : 1,486.70 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.12/1,486.70 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.12x = 1,486.70 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.12x = 387,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,671.89/991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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