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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.15, 1,485.30 and 557.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.15, 1,485.30 and 557.39 is: 835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.15 : 1,485.30 = 557.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.15/1,485.30 = 557.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.15x = 1,485.30 × 557.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.15x = 827,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,891.37/991.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.28

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