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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.14, 1,367.76 and 549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.14, 1,367.76 and 549.03 is: 757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.14 : 1,367.76 = 549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.14/1,367.76 = 549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.14x = 1,367.76 × 549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.14x = 750,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,941.27/991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.65

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