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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.74, 1,368.68 and 549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.74, 1,368.68 and 549.68 is: 758.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.74 : 1,368.68 = 549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.74/1,368.68 = 549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.74x = 1,368.68 × 549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.74x = 752,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,333.27/991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.60

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