Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.23, 1,487.04 and 557.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 991.23, 1,487.04 and 557.88 is: 836.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991.23 : 1,487.04 = 557.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991.23/1,487.04 = 557.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991.23x = 1,487.04 × 557.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991.23x = 829,589.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 829,589.88/991.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836.93
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