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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.05, 1,367.68 and 548.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.05, 1,367.68 and 548.99 is: 757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.05 : 1,367.68 = 548.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.05/1,367.68 = 548.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.05x = 1,367.68 × 548.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.05x = 750,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,842.64/991.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.62

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