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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.54, 1,488.92 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.54, 1,488.92 and 262.12 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.54 : 1,488.92 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.54/1,488.92 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.54x = 1,488.92 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.54x = 390,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,271.99/992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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