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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.71, 1,368.58 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.71, 1,368.58 and 572.08 is: 789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.71 : 1,368.58 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.71/1,368.58 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.71x = 1,368.58 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.71x = 782,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,937.25/991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.48

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