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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.06, 1,367.49 and 617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.06, 1,367.49 and 617.92 is: 852.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.06 : 1,367.49 = 617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.06/1,367.49 = 617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.06x = 1,367.49 × 617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.06x = 844,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,999.42/991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.62

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