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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.19, 1,366.56 and 769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.19, 1,366.56 and 769.75 is: 1,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.19 : 1,366.56 = 769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.19/1,366.56 = 769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.19x = 1,366.56 × 769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.19x = 1,051,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,906.14/991.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.25

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