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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.35, 1,367.94 and 571.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.35, 1,367.94 and 571.65 is: 788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.35 : 1,367.94 = 571.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.35/1,367.94 = 571.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.35x = 1,367.94 × 571.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.35x = 781,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,982.90/991.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.81

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