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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.71, 1,487.43 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.71, 1,487.43 and 375.35 is: 562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.71 : 1,487.43 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.71/1,487.43 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.71x = 1,487.43 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.71x = 558,299.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,299.41/991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.97

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