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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.36, 1,367.96 and 549.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.36, 1,367.96 and 549.22 is: 757.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.36 : 1,367.96 = 549.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.36/1,367.96 = 549.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.36x = 1,367.96 × 549.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.36x = 751,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,310.99/991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.86

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