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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.89, 1,487.79 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.89, 1,487.79 and 342.54 is: 513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.89 : 1,487.79 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.89/1,487.79 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.89x = 1,487.79 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.89x = 509,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,627.59/991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.79

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