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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.46, 1,367.87 and 618.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.46, 1,367.87 and 618.18 is: 852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.46 : 1,367.87 = 618.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.46/1,367.87 = 618.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.46x = 1,367.87 × 618.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.46x = 845,586.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,586.79/991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.87

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