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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.92, 1,486.88 and 342.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.92, 1,486.88 and 342.22 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.92 : 1,486.88 = 342.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.92/1,486.88 = 342.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.92x = 1,486.88 × 342.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.92x = 508,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,840.07/991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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