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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.40, 1,366.74 and 542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.40, 1,366.74 and 542.26 is: 748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.40 : 1,366.74 = 542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.40/1,366.74 = 542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.40x = 1,366.74 × 542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.40x = 741,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,130.14/990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.31

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