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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.22, 1,367.90 and 571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.22, 1,367.90 and 571.59 is: 788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.22 : 1,367.90 = 571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.22/1,367.90 = 571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.22x = 1,367.90 × 571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.22x = 781,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,875.10/991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.80

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