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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.30, 1,366.50 and 548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.30, 1,366.50 and 548.20 is: 756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.30 : 1,366.50 = 548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.30/1,366.50 = 548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.30x = 1,366.50 × 548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.30x = 749,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,115.30/990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.45

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