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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,368.23 and 618.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,368.23 and 618.39 is: 853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,368.23 = 618.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,368.23 = 618.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,368.23 × 618.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 846,096.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,096.66/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.71

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