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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.37, 1,487.04 and 342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.37, 1,487.04 and 342.11 is: 513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.37 : 1,487.04 = 342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.37/1,487.04 = 342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.37x = 1,487.04 × 342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.37x = 508,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,731.25/991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.16

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