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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.66, 1,368.48 and 593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.66, 1,368.48 and 593.49 is: 819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.66 : 1,368.48 = 593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.66/1,368.48 = 593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.66x = 1,368.48 × 593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.66x = 812,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,185.72/991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.02

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