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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.50, 1,367.03 and 636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.50, 1,367.03 and 636.80 is: 877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.50 : 1,367.03 = 636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.50/1,367.03 = 636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.50x = 1,367.03 × 636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.50x = 870,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,514.68/991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.98

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