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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.87, 1,367.24 and 756.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.87, 1,367.24 and 756.77 is: 1,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.87 : 1,367.24 = 756.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.87/1,367.24 = 756.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.87x = 1,367.24 × 756.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.87x = 1,034,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,675.59/991.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.16

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