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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.97, 1,487.44 and 342.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.97, 1,487.44 and 342.55 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.97 : 1,487.44 = 342.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.97/1,487.44 = 342.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.97x = 1,487.44 × 342.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.97x = 509,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,520.86/991.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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