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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.74, 1,487.87 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.74, 1,487.87 and 375.45 is: 563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.74 : 1,487.87 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.74/1,487.87 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.74x = 1,487.87 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.74x = 558,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,618.91/991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.27

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