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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.41, 1,366.77 and 548.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.41, 1,366.77 and 548.31 is: 756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.41 : 1,366.77 = 548.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.41/1,366.77 = 548.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.41x = 1,366.77 × 548.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.41x = 749,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,413.66/990.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.67

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