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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.87, 1,487.76 and 576.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.87, 1,487.76 and 576.01 is: 863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.87 : 1,487.76 = 576.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.87/1,487.76 = 576.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.87x = 1,487.76 × 576.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.87x = 856,964.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,964.64/991.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.99

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