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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.01, 1,367.60 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.01, 1,367.60 and 548.91 is: 757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.01 : 1,367.60 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.01/1,367.60 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.01x = 1,367.60 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.01x = 750,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,686.57/991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.49

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