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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.30, 1,367.76 and 593.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.30, 1,367.76 and 593.09 is: 818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.30 : 1,367.76 = 593.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.30/1,367.76 = 593.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.30x = 1,367.76 × 593.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.30x = 811,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,194.97/991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.32

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