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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.19, 1,366.49 and 548.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.19, 1,366.49 and 548.11 is: 756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.19 : 1,366.49 = 548.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.19/1,366.49 = 548.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.19x = 1,366.49 × 548.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.19x = 748,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,984.09/990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.40

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