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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.94, 1,488.33 and 553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.94, 1,488.33 and 553.14 is: 829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.94 : 1,488.33 = 553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.94/1,488.33 = 553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.94x = 1,488.33 × 553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.94x = 823,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,254.86/991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.95

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