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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,367.64 and 571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,367.64 and 571.50 is: 788.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,367.64 = 571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,367.64 = 571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,367.64 × 571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 781,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,606.26/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.64

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