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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.89, 1,487.39 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.89, 1,487.39 and 375.16 is: 562.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.89 : 1,487.39 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.89/1,487.39 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.89x = 1,487.39 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.89x = 558,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,003.64/991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.57

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