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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.37, 1,368.14 and 571.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.37, 1,368.14 and 571.79 is: 789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.37 : 1,368.14 = 571.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.37/1,368.14 = 571.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.37x = 1,368.14 × 571.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.37x = 782,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,288.77/991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.10

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