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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.11, 1,366.38 and 548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.11, 1,366.38 and 548.02 is: 756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.11 : 1,366.38 = 548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.11/1,366.38 = 548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.11x = 1,366.38 × 548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.11x = 748,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,803.57/990.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.28

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