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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.25, 1,489.89 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.25, 1,489.89 and 262.84 is: 394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.25 : 1,489.89 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.25/1,489.89 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.25x = 1,489.89 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.25x = 391,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,602.69/993.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.26

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