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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.77, 1,487.76 and 342.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.77, 1,487.76 and 342.35 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.77 : 1,487.76 = 342.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.77/1,487.76 = 342.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.77x = 1,487.76 × 342.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.77x = 509,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,332.92/991.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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