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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.04, 1,367.63 and 542.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.04, 1,367.63 and 542.93 is: 749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.04 : 1,367.63 = 542.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.04/1,367.63 = 542.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.04x = 1,367.63 × 542.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.04x = 742,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,526.74/991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.24

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