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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.24, 1,486.96 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.24, 1,486.96 and 374.83 is: 562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.24 : 1,486.96 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.24/1,486.96 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.24x = 1,486.96 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.24x = 557,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,352.56/991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.28

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