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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.98, 1,367.82 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.98, 1,367.82 and 677.16 is: 933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.98 : 1,367.82 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.98/1,367.82 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.98x = 1,367.82 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.98x = 926,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,232.99/991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.72

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