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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.56, 1,487.28 and 471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.56, 1,487.28 and 471.18 is: 706.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.56 : 1,487.28 = 471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.56/1,487.28 = 471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.56x = 1,487.28 × 471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.56x = 700,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,776.59/991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.74

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