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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.07, 1,366.26 and 547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.07, 1,366.26 and 547.96 is: 756.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.07 : 1,366.26 = 547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.07/1,366.26 = 547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.07x = 1,366.26 × 547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.07x = 748,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,655.83/990.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.16

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