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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.95, 1,368.90 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.95, 1,368.90 and 543.84 is: 750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.95 : 1,368.90 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.95/1,368.90 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.95x = 1,368.90 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.95x = 744,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,462.58/991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.50

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