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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.53, 1,368.31 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.53, 1,368.31 and 549.44 is: 758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.53 : 1,368.31 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.53/1,368.31 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.53x = 1,368.31 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.53x = 751,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,798.78/991.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.22

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