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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.36, 1,487.02 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.36, 1,487.02 and 342.08 is: 513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.36 : 1,487.02 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.36/1,487.02 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.36x = 1,487.02 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.36x = 508,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,679.80/991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.11

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