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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.40, 1,368.14 and 549.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.40, 1,368.14 and 549.34 is: 758.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.40 : 1,368.14 = 549.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.40/1,368.14 = 549.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.40x = 1,368.14 × 549.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.40x = 751,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,567.86/991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.09

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