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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.01, 1,366.08 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.01, 1,366.08 and 547.92 is: 756.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.01 : 1,366.08 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.01/1,366.08 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.01x = 1,366.08 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.01x = 748,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,502.55/990.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.06

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