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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.44, 1,368.20 and 642.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.44, 1,368.20 and 642.74 is: 886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.44 : 1,368.20 = 642.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.44/1,368.20 = 642.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.44x = 1,368.20 × 642.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.44x = 879,396.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,396.87/991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.99

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