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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.48, 1,487.37 and 601.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.48, 1,487.37 and 601.78 is: 902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.48 : 1,487.37 = 601.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.48/1,487.37 = 601.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.48x = 1,487.37 × 601.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.48x = 895,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,069.52/991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.76

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