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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.67, 1,487.37 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.67, 1,487.37 and 261.30 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.67 : 1,487.37 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.67/1,487.37 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.67x = 1,487.37 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.67x = 388,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,646.50/991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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