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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.15, 1,367.74 and 549.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.15, 1,367.74 and 549.07 is: 757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.15 : 1,367.74 = 549.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.15/1,367.74 = 549.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.15x = 1,367.74 × 549.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.15x = 750,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,985.00/991.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.69

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