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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.03, 1,364.57 and 880.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.03, 1,364.57 and 880.31 is: 1,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.03 : 1,364.57 = 880.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.03/1,364.57 = 880.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.03x = 1,364.57 × 880.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.03x = 1,201,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,246.93/991.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.12

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