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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.20, 1,486.97 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.20, 1,486.97 and 341.76 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.20 : 1,486.97 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.20/1,486.97 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.20x = 1,486.97 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.20x = 508,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,185.16/991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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