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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.29, 1,366.62 and 548.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.29, 1,366.62 and 548.18 is: 756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.29 : 1,366.62 = 548.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.29/1,366.62 = 548.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.29x = 1,366.62 × 548.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.29x = 749,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,153.75/990.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.50

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