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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.07, 1,367.60 and 549.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.07, 1,367.60 and 549.01 is: 757.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.07 : 1,367.60 = 549.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.07/1,367.60 = 549.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.07x = 1,367.60 × 549.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.07x = 750,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,819.24/991.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.59

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