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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.67, 1,487.70 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.67, 1,487.70 and 342.32 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.67 : 1,487.70 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.67/1,487.70 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.67x = 1,487.70 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.67x = 509,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,262.03/991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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