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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.29, 1,360.41 and 897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.29, 1,360.41 and 897.84 is: 1,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.29 : 1,360.41 = 897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.29/1,360.41 = 897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.29x = 1,360.41 × 897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.29x = 1,221,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,430.51/991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.16

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