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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.28, 1,486.83 and 777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.28, 1,486.83 and 777.44 is: 1,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.28 : 1,486.83 = 777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.28/1,486.83 = 777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.28x = 1,486.83 × 777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.28x = 1,155,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,921.12/991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.09

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