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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.52, 1,487.34 and 478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.52, 1,487.34 and 478.52 is: 717.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.52 : 1,487.34 = 478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.52/1,487.34 = 478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.52x = 1,487.34 × 478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.52x = 711,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,721.94/991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.81

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