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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.10, 1,366.20 and 548.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.10, 1,366.20 and 548.01 is: 756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.10 : 1,366.20 = 548.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.10/1,366.20 = 548.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.10x = 1,366.20 × 548.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.10x = 748,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,691.26/990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.18

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