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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.42, 1,368.16 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.42, 1,368.16 and 571.86 is: 789.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.42 : 1,368.16 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.42/1,368.16 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.42x = 1,368.16 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.42x = 782,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,395.98/991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.17

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