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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.58, 1,368.41 and 549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.58, 1,368.41 and 549.52 is: 758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.58 : 1,368.41 = 549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.58/1,368.41 = 549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.58x = 1,368.41 × 549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.58x = 751,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,962.49/991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.35

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