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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.25, 1,366.41 and 548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.25, 1,366.41 and 548.04 is: 756.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.25 : 1,366.41 = 548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.25/1,366.41 = 548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.25x = 1,366.41 × 548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.25x = 748,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,847.34/990.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.22

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