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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.17, 1,366.49 and 548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.17, 1,366.49 and 548.12 is: 756.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.17 : 1,366.49 = 548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.17/1,366.49 = 548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.17x = 1,366.49 × 548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.17x = 749,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,000.50/990.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.44

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