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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.50, 1,368.27 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.50, 1,368.27 and 577.50 is: 796.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.50 : 1,368.27 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.50/1,368.27 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.50x = 1,368.27 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.50x = 790,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,175.93/991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.95

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