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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.02, 1,367.49 and 548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.02, 1,367.49 and 548.91 is: 757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.02 : 1,367.49 = 548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.02/1,367.49 = 548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.02x = 1,367.49 × 548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.02x = 750,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,628.94/991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.43

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