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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.78, 1,368.54 and 549.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.78, 1,368.54 and 549.57 is: 758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.78 : 1,368.54 = 549.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.78/1,368.54 = 549.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.78x = 1,368.54 × 549.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.78x = 752,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,103.40/991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.34

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