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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.69, 1,368.41 and 549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.69, 1,368.41 and 549.47 is: 758.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.69 : 1,368.41 = 549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.69/1,368.41 = 549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.69x = 1,368.41 × 549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.69x = 751,900.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,900.92/991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.20

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