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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,485.72 and 557.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,485.72 and 557.31 is: 835.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,485.72 = 557.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,485.72 = 557.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,485.72 × 557.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 828,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,006.61/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.46

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