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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.38, 1,368 and 549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.38, 1,368 and 549.24 is: 757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.38 : 1,368 = 549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.38/1,368 = 549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.38x = 1,368 × 549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.38x = 751,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,360.32/991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.89

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