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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.64, 1,487.76 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.64, 1,487.76 and 342.38 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.64 : 1,487.76 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.64/1,487.76 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.64x = 1,487.76 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.64x = 509,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,379.27/991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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