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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.91, 1,368.97 and 651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.91, 1,368.97 and 651.52 is: 899.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.91 : 1,368.97 = 651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.91/1,368.97 = 651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.91x = 1,368.97 × 651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.91x = 891,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,907.63/991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.18

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