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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.09, 1,366.29 and 548.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.09, 1,366.29 and 548.01 is: 756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.09 : 1,366.29 = 548.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.09/1,366.29 = 548.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.09x = 1,366.29 × 548.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.09x = 748,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,740.58/990.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.23

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