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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.81, 1,368.52 and 642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.81, 1,368.52 and 642.30 is: 886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.81 : 1,368.52 = 642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.81/1,368.52 = 642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.81x = 1,368.52 × 642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.81x = 878,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,990.34/991.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.25

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