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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.32, 1,486.81 and 545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.32, 1,486.81 and 545.48 is: 818.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.32 : 1,486.81 = 545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.32/1,486.81 = 545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.32x = 1,486.81 × 545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.32x = 811,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,025.12/991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.13

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