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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.32, 1,366.52 and 548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.32, 1,366.52 and 548.24 is: 756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.32 : 1,366.52 = 548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.32/1,366.52 = 548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.32x = 1,366.52 × 548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.32x = 749,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,171.35/990.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.50

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