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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.06, 1,367.63 and 571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.06, 1,367.63 and 571.54 is: 788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.06 : 1,367.63 = 571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.06/1,367.63 = 571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.06x = 1,367.63 × 571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.06x = 781,662.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,662.67/991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.71

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