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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.52, 1,368.44 and 571.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.52, 1,368.44 and 571.79 is: 789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.52 : 1,368.44 = 571.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.52/1,368.44 = 571.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.52x = 1,368.44 × 571.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.52x = 782,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,461.00/991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.15

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