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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.24, 1,367.47 and 636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.24, 1,367.47 and 636.52 is: 878.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.24 : 1,367.47 = 636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.24/1,367.47 = 636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.24x = 1,367.47 × 636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.24x = 870,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,422.00/991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.11

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