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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,366.18 and 547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,366.18 and 547.90 is: 756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,366.18 = 547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,366.18 = 547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,366.18 × 547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 748,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,530.02/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.08

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