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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.26, 1,488.27 and 261.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.26, 1,488.27 and 261.89 is: 392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.26 : 1,488.27 = 261.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.26/1,488.27 = 261.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.26x = 1,488.27 × 261.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.26x = 389,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,763.03/992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.80

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