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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.45, 1,366.70 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.45, 1,366.70 and 548.28 is: 756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.45 : 1,366.70 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.45/1,366.70 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.45x = 1,366.70 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.45x = 749,331.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,331.53/990.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.56

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