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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.88, 1,489.28 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.88, 1,489.28 and 262.44 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 1,489.28 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/1,489.28 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 1,489.28 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 390,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,846.64/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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