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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.65, 1,368.46 and 549.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.65, 1,368.46 and 549.55 is: 758.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.65 : 1,368.46 = 549.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.65/1,368.46 = 549.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.65x = 1,368.46 × 549.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.65x = 752,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,039.59/991.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.37

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