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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.84, 1,368.67 and 543.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.84, 1,368.67 and 543.64 is: 750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.84 : 1,368.67 = 543.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.84/1,368.67 = 543.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.84x = 1,368.67 × 543.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.84x = 744,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,056.80/991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.18

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