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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.16, 1,366.45 and 548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.16, 1,366.45 and 548.10 is: 756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.16 : 1,366.45 = 548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.16/1,366.45 = 548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.16x = 1,366.45 × 548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.16x = 748,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,949.87/990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.39

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