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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.16, 1,485.39 and 644.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.16, 1,485.39 and 644.31 is: 965.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.16 : 1,485.39 = 644.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.16/1,485.39 = 644.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.16x = 1,485.39 × 644.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.16x = 957,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,051.63/991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.59

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