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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.01, 1,367.48 and 571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.01, 1,367.48 and 571.50 is: 788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.01 : 1,367.48 = 571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.01/1,367.48 = 571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.01x = 1,367.48 × 571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.01x = 781,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,511.96/991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.60

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