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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.29, 1,367.99 and 642.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.29, 1,367.99 and 642.59 is: 886.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.29 : 1,367.99 = 642.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.29/1,367.99 = 642.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.29x = 1,367.99 × 642.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.29x = 879,056.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,056.69/991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.78

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