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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.52, 1,486.44 and 557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.52, 1,486.44 and 557.88 is: 836.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.52 : 1,486.44 = 557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.52/1,486.44 = 557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.52x = 1,486.44 × 557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.52x = 829,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,255.15/991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.35

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