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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.12, 1,366.36 and 548.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.12, 1,366.36 and 548.09 is: 756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.12 : 1,366.36 = 548.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.12/1,366.36 = 548.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.12x = 1,366.36 × 548.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.12x = 748,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,880.05/990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.35

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