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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.78, 1,487.36 and 444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.78, 1,487.36 and 444.22 is: 666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.78 : 1,487.36 = 444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.78/1,487.36 = 444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.78x = 1,487.36 × 444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.78x = 660,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,712.45/991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.19

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