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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,366.55 and 803.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,366.55 and 803.99 is: 1,108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,366.55 = 803.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,366.55 = 803.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,366.55 × 803.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 1,098,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,694.95/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.58

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