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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.93, 1,489.40 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.93, 1,489.40 and 262.45 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.93 : 1,489.40 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.93/1,489.40 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.93x = 1,489.40 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.93x = 390,893.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,893.03/992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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