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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.91, 1,494.69 and 822.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.91, 1,494.69 and 822.39 is: 1,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.91 : 1,494.69 = 822.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.91/1,494.69 = 822.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.91x = 1,494.69 × 822.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.91x = 1,229,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,218.11/991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.24

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