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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.16, 1,486.70 and 558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.16, 1,486.70 and 558.28 is: 837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.16 : 1,486.70 = 558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.16/1,486.70 = 558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.16x = 1,486.70 × 558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.16x = 829,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,994.88/991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.40

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