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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,366.19 and 547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,366.19 and 547.94 is: 756.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,366.19 = 547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,366.19 = 547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,366.19 × 547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 748,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,590.15/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.14

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