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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.62, 1,486.62 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.62, 1,486.62 and 375.21 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.62 : 1,486.62 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.62/1,486.62 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.62x = 1,486.62 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.62x = 557,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,794.69/991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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