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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.68, 1,487.69 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.68, 1,487.69 and 342.26 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.68 : 1,487.69 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.68/1,487.69 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.68x = 1,487.69 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.68x = 509,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,175.07/991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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