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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.50, 1,367.70 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.50, 1,367.70 and 618.30 is: 852.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.50 : 1,367.70 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.50/1,367.70 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.50x = 1,367.70 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.50x = 845,648.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,648.91/991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.90

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