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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.16, 1,367.20 and 592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.16, 1,367.20 and 592.56 is: 817.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.16 : 1,367.20 = 592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.16/1,367.20 = 592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.16x = 1,367.20 × 592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.16x = 810,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,148.03/991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.37

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