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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.88, 1,486.90 and 574.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.88, 1,486.90 and 574.64 is: 861.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.88 : 1,486.90 = 574.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.88/1,486.90 = 574.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.88x = 1,486.90 × 574.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.88x = 854,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,432.22/991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.43

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