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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.58, 1,488.90 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.58, 1,488.90 and 262.14 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.58 : 1,488.90 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.58/1,488.90 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.58x = 1,488.90 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.58x = 390,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,300.25/992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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