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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.56, 1,368.38 and 572.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.56, 1,368.38 and 572.01 is: 789.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.56 : 1,368.38 = 572.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.56/1,368.38 = 572.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.56x = 1,368.38 × 572.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.56x = 782,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,724.18/991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.39

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