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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.48, 1,368.16 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.48, 1,368.16 and 549.28 is: 757.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.48 : 1,368.16 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.48/1,368.16 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.48x = 1,368.16 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.48x = 751,502.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,502.92/991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.96

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