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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.73, 1,366.52 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.73, 1,366.52 and 676.44 is: 932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.73 : 1,366.52 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.73/1,366.52 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.73x = 1,366.52 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.73x = 924,365.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,365.41/991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.08

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