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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.87, 1,486.89 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.87, 1,486.89 and 342.46 is: 513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.87 : 1,486.89 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.87/1,486.89 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.87x = 1,486.89 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.87x = 509,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,200.35/991.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.37

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