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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.14, 1,367.71 and 571.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.14, 1,367.71 and 571.47 is: 788.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.14 : 1,367.71 = 571.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.14/1,367.71 = 571.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.14x = 1,367.71 × 571.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.14x = 781,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,605.23/991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.59

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