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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.23, 1,487.01 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.23, 1,487.01 and 375 is: 562.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.23 : 1,487.01 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.23/1,487.01 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.23x = 1,487.01 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.23x = 557,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,628.75/991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.56

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