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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.17, 1,367.95 and 571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.17, 1,367.95 and 571.52 is: 788.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.17 : 1,367.95 = 571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.17/1,367.95 = 571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.17x = 1,367.95 × 571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.17x = 781,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,807.08/991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.77

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