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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.95, 1,369.07 and 755.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.95, 1,369.07 and 755.53 is: 1,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.95 : 1,369.07 = 755.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.95/1,369.07 = 755.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.95x = 1,369.07 × 755.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.95x = 1,034,369.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,369.09/991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.77

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