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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.00, 1,488.11 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.00, 1,488.11 and 261.59 is: 392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.00 : 1,488.11 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.00/1,488.11 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.00x = 1,488.11 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.00x = 389,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,265.95/992.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.40

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