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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.36, 1,367.28 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.36, 1,367.28 and 577.12 is: 795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.36 : 1,367.28 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.36/1,367.28 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.36x = 1,367.28 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.36x = 789,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,084.63/991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.96

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