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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.38, 1,368.15 and 549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.38, 1,368.15 and 549.30 is: 758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.38 : 1,368.15 = 549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.38/1,368.15 = 549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.38x = 1,368.15 × 549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.38x = 751,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,524.80/991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.06

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