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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.22, 1,486.38 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.22, 1,486.38 and 341.78 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.22 : 1,486.38 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.22/1,486.38 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.22x = 1,486.38 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.22x = 508,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,014.96/991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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