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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.37, 1,367.73 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.37, 1,367.73 and 618.03 is: 852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.37 : 1,367.73 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.37/1,367.73 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.37x = 1,367.73 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.37x = 845,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,303.14/991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.67

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