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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.72, 1,368.58 and 549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.72, 1,368.58 and 549.66 is: 758.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.72 : 1,368.58 = 549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.72/1,368.58 = 549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.72x = 1,368.58 × 549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.72x = 752,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,259.50/991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.54

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