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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.07, 1,366.29 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.07, 1,366.29 and 548 is: 756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.07 : 1,366.29 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.07/1,366.29 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.07x = 1,366.29 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.07x = 748,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,726.92/990.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.24

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