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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,486.26 and 471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,486.26 and 471.06 is: 706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,486.26 = 471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,486.26 = 471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,486.26 × 471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 700,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,117.64/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.42

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