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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.05, 1,368.09 and 592.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.05, 1,368.09 and 592.85 is: 818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.05 : 1,368.09 = 592.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.05/1,368.09 = 592.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.05x = 1,368.09 × 592.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.05x = 811,072.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,072.16/991.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.40

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