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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.76, 1,489.14 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.76, 1,489.14 and 262.32 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.76 : 1,489.14 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.76/1,489.14 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.76x = 1,489.14 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.76x = 390,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,631.20/992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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