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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.89, 1,368.81 and 549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.89, 1,368.81 and 549.80 is: 758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.89 : 1,368.81 = 549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.89/1,368.81 = 549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.89x = 1,368.81 × 549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.89x = 752,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,564.89/991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.72

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