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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,367.62 and 571.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,367.62 and 571.48 is: 788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,367.62 = 571.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,367.62 = 571.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,367.62 × 571.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 781,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,567.48/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.60

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