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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.07, 1,487.19 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.07, 1,487.19 and 397.98 is: 597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.07 : 1,487.19 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.07/1,487.19 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.07x = 1,487.19 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.07x = 591,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,871.88/991.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.20

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