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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.72, 1,487.63 and 498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.72, 1,487.63 and 498.13 is: 747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.72 : 1,487.63 = 498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.72/1,487.63 = 498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.72x = 1,487.63 × 498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.72x = 741,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,030.66/991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.22

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