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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.82, 1,487.56 and 545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.82, 1,487.56 and 545.98 is: 818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.82 : 1,487.56 = 545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.82/1,487.56 = 545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.82x = 1,487.56 × 545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.82x = 812,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,178.01/991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.88

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