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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.44, 1,485.27 and 716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.44, 1,485.27 and 716.22 is: 1,072.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.44 : 1,485.27 = 716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.44/1,485.27 = 716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.44x = 1,485.27 × 716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.44x = 1,063,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,780.08/991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.96

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