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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.18, 1,486.71 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.18, 1,486.71 and 374.87 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.18 : 1,486.71 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.18/1,486.71 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.18x = 1,486.71 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.18x = 557,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,325.29/991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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