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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.37, 1,366.70 and 548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.37, 1,366.70 and 548.34 is: 756.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.37 : 1,366.70 = 548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.37/1,366.70 = 548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.37x = 1,366.70 × 548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.37x = 749,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,416.28/990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.70

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