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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.15, 1,366.02 and 754.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.15, 1,366.02 and 754.59 is: 1,039.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.15 : 1,366.02 = 754.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.15/1,366.02 = 754.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.15x = 1,366.02 × 754.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.15x = 1,030,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,785.03/991.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.99

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