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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.07, 1,367.12 and 873.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.07, 1,367.12 and 873.33 is: 1,204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.07 : 1,367.12 = 873.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.07/1,367.12 = 873.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.07x = 1,367.12 × 873.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.07x = 1,193,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,942.54/991.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.71

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