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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.64, 1,368.51 and 618.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.64, 1,368.51 and 618.62 is: 853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.64 : 1,368.51 = 618.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.64/1,368.51 = 618.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.64x = 1,368.51 × 618.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.64x = 846,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,587.66/991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.72

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