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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.26, 1,368.03 and 549.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.26, 1,368.03 and 549.21 is: 757.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.26 : 1,368.03 = 549.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.26/1,368.03 = 549.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.26x = 1,368.03 × 549.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.26x = 751,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,335.76/991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.96

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