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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.27, 1,366.51 and 548.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.27, 1,366.51 and 548.21 is: 756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.27 : 1,366.51 = 548.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.27/1,366.51 = 548.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.27x = 1,366.51 × 548.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.27x = 749,134.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,134.45/990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.50

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