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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.22, 1,367.83 and 543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.22, 1,367.83 and 543.08 is: 749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.22 : 1,367.83 = 543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.22/1,367.83 = 543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.22x = 1,367.83 × 543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.22x = 742,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,845.21/991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.43

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