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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.43, 1,368.18 and 549.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.43, 1,368.18 and 549.34 is: 758.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.43 : 1,368.18 = 549.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.43/1,368.18 = 549.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.43x = 1,368.18 × 549.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.43x = 751,586.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,586.41/991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.09

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