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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.26, 1,487 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.26, 1,487 and 342.04 is: 513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.26 : 1,487 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.26/1,487 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.26x = 1,487 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.26x = 508,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,613.48/991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.10

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