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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.62, 1,488.24 and 717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.62, 1,488.24 and 717.84 is: 1,077.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.62 : 1,488.24 = 717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.62/1,488.24 = 717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.62x = 1,488.24 × 717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.62x = 1,068,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,318.20/991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.35

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