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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.77, 1,368.02 and 638.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.77, 1,368.02 and 638.15 is: 880.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.77 : 1,368.02 = 638.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.77/1,368.02 = 638.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.77x = 1,368.02 × 638.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.77x = 873,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,004.03/991.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.25

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