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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.32, 1,368.60 and 637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.32, 1,368.60 and 637.44 is: 880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.32 : 1,368.60 = 637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.32/1,368.60 = 637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.32x = 1,368.60 × 637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.32x = 872,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,400.38/991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.04

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