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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.50, 1,487.24 and 406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.50, 1,487.24 and 406.82 is: 610.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.50 : 1,487.24 = 406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.50/1,487.24 = 406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.50x = 1,487.24 × 406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.50x = 605,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,038.98/991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.23

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