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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.85, 1,368.85 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.85, 1,368.85 and 572.16 is: 789.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.85 : 1,368.85 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.85/1,368.85 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.85x = 1,368.85 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.85x = 783,205.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,205.99/991.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.65

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