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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,488.02 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,488.02 and 261.72 is: 392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,488.02 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,488.02 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,488.02 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 389,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,444.59/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.55

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