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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991, 1,486.98 and 552.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991, 1,486.98 and 552.58 is: 829.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991 : 1,486.98 = 552.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991/1,486.98 = 552.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991x = 1,486.98 × 552.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991x = 821,675.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,675.41/991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.14

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