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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.81, 1,489.29 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.81, 1,489.29 and 262.38 is: 393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.81 : 1,489.29 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.81/1,489.29 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.81x = 1,489.29 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.81x = 390,759.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,759.91/992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.59

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