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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.16, 1,367.66 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.16, 1,367.66 and 549.06 is: 757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.16 : 1,367.66 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.16/1,367.66 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.16x = 1,367.66 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.16x = 750,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,927.40/991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.62

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