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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.04, 1,367.68 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.04, 1,367.68 and 549 is: 757.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.04 : 1,367.68 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.04/1,367.68 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.04x = 1,367.68 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.04x = 750,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,856.32/991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.64

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