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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.83, 1,486.68 and 375.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.83, 1,486.68 and 375.53 is: 562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.83 : 1,486.68 = 375.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.83/1,486.68 = 375.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.83x = 1,486.68 × 375.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.83x = 558,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,285.51/991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.88

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