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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.90, 1,368.74 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.90, 1,368.74 and 549.78 is: 758.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.90 : 1,368.74 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.90/1,368.74 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.90x = 1,368.74 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.90x = 752,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,505.88/991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.65

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