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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.96, 1,368.88 and 549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.96, 1,368.88 and 549.86 is: 758.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.96 : 1,368.88 = 549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.96/1,368.88 = 549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.96x = 1,368.88 × 549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.96x = 752,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,692.36/991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.79

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