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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.02, 1,487.97 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.02, 1,487.97 and 261.58 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.02 : 1,487.97 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.02/1,487.97 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.02x = 1,487.97 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.02x = 389,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,223.19/992.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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