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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.71, 1,368.45 and 618.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.71, 1,368.45 and 618.93 is: 854.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.71 : 1,368.45 = 618.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.71/1,368.45 = 618.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.71x = 1,368.45 × 618.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.71x = 846,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,974.76/991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.05

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