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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.11, 1,366.41 and 548.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.11, 1,366.41 and 548.06 is: 756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.11 : 1,366.41 = 548.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.11/1,366.41 = 548.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.11x = 1,366.41 × 548.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.11x = 748,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,867.83/990.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.35

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