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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.86, 1,488.05 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.86, 1,488.05 and 375.58 is: 563.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.86 : 1,488.05 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.86/1,488.05 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.86x = 1,488.05 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.86x = 558,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,881.82/991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.47

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