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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.60, 1,368.40 and 543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.60, 1,368.40 and 543.48 is: 749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.60 : 1,368.40 = 543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.60/1,368.40 = 543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.60x = 1,368.40 × 543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.60x = 743,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,694.09/991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.99

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