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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.80, 1,368.71 and 572.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.80, 1,368.71 and 572.29 is: 789.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.80 : 1,368.71 = 572.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.80/1,368.71 = 572.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.80x = 1,368.71 × 572.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.80x = 783,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,300.48/991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.78

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