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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.29, 1,367.38 and 637.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.29, 1,367.38 and 637.09 is: 878.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.29 : 1,367.38 = 637.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.29/1,367.38 = 637.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.29x = 1,367.38 × 637.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.29x = 871,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,144.24/991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.80

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