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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.68, 1,368.24 and 677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.68, 1,368.24 and 677.52 is: 934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.68 : 1,368.24 = 677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.68/1,368.24 = 677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.68x = 1,368.24 × 677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.68x = 927,009.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,009.96/991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.79

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