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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.39, 1,487.11 and 260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.39, 1,487.11 and 260.95 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.39 : 1,487.11 = 260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.39/1,487.11 = 260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.39x = 1,487.11 × 260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.39x = 388,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,056.08/991.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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