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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.63, 1,488.96 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.63, 1,488.96 and 262.31 is: 393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.63 : 1,488.96 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.63/1,488.96 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.63x = 1,488.96 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.63x = 390,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,567.79/992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.47

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