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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.37, 1,367.88 and 593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.37, 1,367.88 and 593.02 is: 818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.37 : 1,367.88 = 593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.37/1,367.88 = 593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.37x = 1,367.88 × 593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.37x = 811,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,180.20/991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.24

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