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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.48, 1,368.26 and 549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.48, 1,368.26 and 549.40 is: 758.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.48 : 1,368.26 = 549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.48/1,368.26 = 549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.48x = 1,368.26 × 549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.48x = 751,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,722.04/991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.18

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