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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.11, 1,484.29 and 551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.11, 1,484.29 and 551.27 is: 825.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.11 : 1,484.29 = 551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.11/1,484.29 = 551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.11x = 1,484.29 × 551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.11x = 818,240.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,240.33/991.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.58

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