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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.49, 1,368.25 and 593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.49, 1,368.25 and 593.33 is: 818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.49 : 1,368.25 = 593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.49/1,368.25 = 593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.49x = 1,368.25 × 593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.49x = 811,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,823.77/991.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.79

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