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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.01, 1,365.99 and 880.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.01, 1,365.99 and 880.31 is: 1,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.01 : 1,365.99 = 880.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.01/1,365.99 = 880.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.01x = 1,365.99 × 880.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.01x = 1,202,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,494.66/991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.40

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