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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.38, 1,367.67 and 571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.38, 1,367.67 and 571.64 is: 788.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.38 : 1,367.67 = 571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.38/1,367.67 = 571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.38x = 1,367.67 × 571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.38x = 781,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,808.04/991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.61

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