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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.45, 1,366.83 and 548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.45, 1,366.83 and 548.39 is: 756.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.45 : 1,366.83 = 548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.45/1,366.83 = 548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.45x = 1,366.83 × 548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.45x = 749,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,555.90/990.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.78

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