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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.93, 1,489.27 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.93, 1,489.27 and 262.56 is: 393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.93 : 1,489.27 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.93/1,489.27 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.93x = 1,489.27 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.93x = 391,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,022.73/992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.81

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