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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991, 1,487.13 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991, 1,487.13 and 413.92 is: 621.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991 : 1,487.13 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991/1,487.13 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991x = 1,487.13 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991x = 615,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,552.85/991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.14

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