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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.29, 1,368.02 and 549.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.29, 1,368.02 and 549.21 is: 757.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.29 : 1,368.02 = 549.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.29/1,368.02 = 549.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.29x = 1,368.02 × 549.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.29x = 751,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,327.52/991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.93

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