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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.50, 1,369.08 and 712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.50, 1,369.08 and 712.32 is: 983.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.50 : 1,369.08 = 712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.50/1,369.08 = 712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.50x = 1,369.08 × 712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.50x = 975,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,223.07/991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.58

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