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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.37, 1,368.06 and 549.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.37, 1,368.06 and 549.27 is: 757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.37 : 1,368.06 = 549.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.37/1,368.06 = 549.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.37x = 1,368.06 × 549.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.37x = 751,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,434.32/991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.98

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