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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.30, 1,487.03 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.30, 1,487.03 and 260.88 is: 391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.30 : 1,487.03 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.30/1,487.03 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.30x = 1,487.03 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.30x = 387,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,936.39/991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.34

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