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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.85, 1,368.83 and 549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.85, 1,368.83 and 549.89 is: 758.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.85 : 1,368.83 = 549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.85/1,368.83 = 549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.85x = 1,368.83 × 549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.85x = 752,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,707.13/991.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.89

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