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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.22, 1,367.91 and 549.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.22, 1,367.91 and 549.14 is: 757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.22 : 1,367.91 = 549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.22/1,367.91 = 549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.22x = 1,367.91 × 549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.22x = 751,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,167.26/991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.82

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