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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.66, 1,487.63 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.66, 1,487.63 and 342.45 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.66 : 1,487.63 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.66/1,487.63 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.66x = 1,487.63 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.66x = 509,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,438.89/991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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