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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.02, 1,368.66 and 751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.02, 1,368.66 and 751.36 is: 1,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.02 : 1,368.66 = 751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.02/1,368.66 = 751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.02x = 1,368.66 × 751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.02x = 1,028,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,356.38/991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.67

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