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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.02, 1,367.85 and 676.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.02, 1,367.85 and 676.95 is: 934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.02 : 1,367.85 = 676.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.02/1,367.85 = 676.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.02x = 1,367.85 × 676.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.02x = 925,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,966.06/991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.36

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