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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.29, 1,486.98 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.29, 1,486.98 and 374.79 is: 562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.29 : 1,486.98 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.29/1,486.98 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.29x = 1,486.98 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.29x = 557,305.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,305.23/991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.20

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