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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.17, 1,366.43 and 548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.17, 1,366.43 and 548.07 is: 756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.17 : 1,366.43 = 548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.17/1,366.43 = 548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.17x = 1,366.43 × 548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.17x = 748,895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,895.28/990.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.33

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