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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.24, 1,486.59 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.24, 1,486.59 and 374.74 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.24 : 1,486.59 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.24/1,486.59 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.24x = 1,486.59 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.24x = 557,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,084.74/991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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