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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.01, 1,367.57 and 571.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.01, 1,367.57 and 571.37 is: 788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.01 : 1,367.57 = 571.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.01/1,367.57 = 571.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.01x = 1,367.57 × 571.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.01x = 781,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,383.06/991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.47

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