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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.83, 1,368.69 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.83, 1,368.69 and 549.78 is: 758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.83 : 1,368.69 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.83/1,368.69 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.83x = 1,368.69 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.83x = 752,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,478.39/991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.68

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