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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.52, 1,368.40 and 549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.52, 1,368.40 and 549.48 is: 758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.52 : 1,368.40 = 549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.52/1,368.40 = 549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.52x = 1,368.40 × 549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.52x = 751,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,908.43/991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.34

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