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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.90, 1,489.32 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.90, 1,489.32 and 262.52 is: 393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.90 : 1,489.32 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.90/1,489.32 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.90x = 1,489.32 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.90x = 390,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,976.29/992.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.77

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