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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.24, 1,486.93 and 398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.24, 1,486.93 and 398.26 is: 597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.24 : 1,486.93 = 398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.24/1,486.93 = 398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.24x = 1,486.93 × 398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.24x = 592,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,181.33/991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.42

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