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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.70, 1,368.54 and 642.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.70, 1,368.54 and 642.99 is: 887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.70 : 1,368.54 = 642.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.70/1,368.54 = 642.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.70x = 1,368.54 × 642.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.70x = 879,957.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,957.53/991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.33

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