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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.06, 1,489.59 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.06, 1,489.59 and 262.71 is: 394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.06 : 1,489.59 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.06/1,489.59 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.06x = 1,489.59 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.06x = 391,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,330.19/993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.07

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