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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,485.60 and 578.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,485.60 and 578.97 is: 867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,485.60 = 578.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,485.60 = 578.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,485.60 × 578.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 860,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,115.66/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.86

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