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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.13, 1,367.66 and 549.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.13, 1,367.66 and 549.01 is: 757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.13 : 1,367.66 = 549.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.13/1,367.66 = 549.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.13x = 1,367.66 × 549.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.13x = 750,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,849.43/991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.57

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