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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.73, 1,489.16 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.73, 1,489.16 and 262.29 is: 393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.73 : 1,489.16 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.73/1,489.16 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.73x = 1,489.16 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.73x = 390,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,591.78/992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.45

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