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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.86, 1,368.72 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.86, 1,368.72 and 549.78 is: 758.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.86 : 1,368.72 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.86/1,368.72 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.86x = 1,368.72 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.86x = 752,494.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,494.88/991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.67

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