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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.01, 1,489.48 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.01, 1,489.48 and 262.59 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.01 : 1,489.48 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.01/1,489.48 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.01x = 1,489.48 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.01x = 391,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,126.17/993.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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