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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991, 1,366.65 and 712.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991, 1,366.65 and 712.62 is: 982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991 : 1,366.65 = 712.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991/1,366.65 = 712.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991x = 1,366.65 × 712.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991x = 973,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,902.12/991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.75

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