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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,367.83 and 618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,367.83 and 618.46 is: 853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,367.83 = 618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,367.83 = 618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,367.83 × 618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 845,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,942.85/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.56

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