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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.20, 1,367.87 and 549.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.20, 1,367.87 and 549.15 is: 757.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.20 : 1,367.87 = 549.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.20/1,367.87 = 549.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.20x = 1,367.87 × 549.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.20x = 751,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,161.02/991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.83

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