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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.15, 1,366.42 and 548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.15, 1,366.42 and 548.03 is: 756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.15 : 1,366.42 = 548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.15/1,366.42 = 548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.15x = 1,366.42 × 548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.15x = 748,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,839.15/990.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.29

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