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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.39, 1,366.58 and 548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.39, 1,366.58 and 548.29 is: 756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.39 : 1,366.58 = 548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.39/1,366.58 = 548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.39x = 1,366.58 × 548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.39x = 749,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,272.57/990.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.54

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