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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.04, 1,366.25 and 547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.04, 1,366.25 and 547.97 is: 756.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.04 : 1,366.25 = 547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.04/1,366.25 = 547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.04x = 1,366.25 × 547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.04x = 748,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,656.37/990.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.19

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