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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.44, 1,366.85 and 548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.44, 1,366.85 and 548.39 is: 756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.44 : 1,366.85 = 548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.44/1,366.85 = 548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.44x = 1,366.85 × 548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.44x = 749,566.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,566.87/990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.80

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