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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.01, 1,486.70 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.01, 1,486.70 and 374.90 is: 562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.01 : 1,486.70 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.01/1,486.70 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.01x = 1,486.70 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.01x = 557,363.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,363.83/991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.42

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