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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.84, 1,487.48 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.84, 1,487.48 and 342.56 is: 513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.84 : 1,487.48 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.84/1,487.48 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.84x = 1,487.48 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.84x = 509,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,551.15/991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.74

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