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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.91, 1,487.88 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.91, 1,487.88 and 375.90 is: 563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.91 : 1,487.88 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.91/1,487.88 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.91x = 1,487.88 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.91x = 559,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,296.87/991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.86

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