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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.94, 1,489.52 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.94, 1,489.52 and 262.53 is: 393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.94 : 1,489.52 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.94/1,489.52 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.94x = 1,489.52 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.94x = 391,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,042.37/992.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.82

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