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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.74, 1,368.55 and 549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.74, 1,368.55 and 549.64 is: 758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.74 : 1,368.55 = 549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.74/1,368.55 = 549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.74x = 1,368.55 × 549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.74x = 752,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,201.43/991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.46

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