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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.14, 1,367.92 and 571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.14, 1,367.92 and 571.56 is: 788.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.14 : 1,367.92 = 571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.14/1,367.92 = 571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.14x = 1,367.92 × 571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.14x = 781,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,848.36/991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.84

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