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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.94, 1,488.10 and 342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.94, 1,488.10 and 342.86 is: 514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.94 : 1,488.10 = 342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.94/1,488.10 = 342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.94x = 1,488.10 × 342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.94x = 510,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,209.97/991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.36

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