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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.68, 1,368.53 and 549.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.68, 1,368.53 and 549.61 is: 758.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.68 : 1,368.53 = 549.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.68/1,368.53 = 549.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.68x = 1,368.53 × 549.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.68x = 752,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,155.03/991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.47

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