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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.64, 1,487.28 and 288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.64, 1,487.28 and 288.93 is: 433.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.64 : 1,487.28 = 288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.64/1,487.28 = 288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.64x = 1,487.28 × 288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.64x = 429,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,719.81/991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.34

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