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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.18, 1,367.76 and 549.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.18, 1,367.76 and 549.10 is: 757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.18 : 1,367.76 = 549.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.18/1,367.76 = 549.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.18x = 1,367.76 × 549.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.18x = 751,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,037.02/991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.72

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