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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.81, 1,487.88 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.81, 1,487.88 and 333.75 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.81 : 1,487.88 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.81/1,487.88 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.81x = 1,487.88 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.81x = 496,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,579.95/991.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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