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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.17, 1,367.69 and 565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.17, 1,367.69 and 565.79 is: 780.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.17 : 1,367.69 = 565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.17/1,367.69 = 565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.17x = 1,367.69 × 565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.17x = 773,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,815.66/991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.71

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