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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.94, 1,368.88 and 549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.94, 1,368.88 and 549.88 is: 758.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.94 : 1,368.88 = 549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.94/1,368.88 = 549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.94x = 1,368.88 × 549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.94x = 752,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,714.94/991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.83

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