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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.18, 1,488.35 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.18, 1,488.35 and 261.75 is: 392.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.18 : 1,488.35 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.18/1,488.35 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.18x = 1,488.35 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.18x = 389,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,574.30/992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.64

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