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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.62, 1,368.51 and 549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.62, 1,368.51 and 549.63 is: 758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.62 : 1,368.51 = 549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.62/1,368.51 = 549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.62x = 1,368.51 × 549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.62x = 752,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,174.15/991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.53

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