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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.36, 1,367.68 and 637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.36, 1,367.68 and 637.22 is: 879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.36 : 1,367.68 = 637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.36/1,367.68 = 637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.36x = 1,367.68 × 637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.36x = 871,506.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,506.59/991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.11

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