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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.87, 1,368.83 and 549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.87, 1,368.83 and 549.76 is: 758.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.87 : 1,368.83 = 549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.87/1,368.83 = 549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.87x = 1,368.83 × 549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.87x = 752,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,530.04/991.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.70

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