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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.80, 1,367.94 and 711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.80, 1,367.94 and 711.48 is: 981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.80 : 1,367.94 = 711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.80/1,367.94 = 711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.80x = 1,367.94 × 711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.80x = 973,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,261.95/991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.31

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