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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.44, 1,370.52 and 758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.44, 1,370.52 and 758.16 is: 1,048.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.44 : 1,370.52 = 758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.44/1,370.52 = 758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.44x = 1,370.52 × 758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.44x = 1,039,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,073.44/991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.04

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