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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.46, 1,366.78 and 548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.46, 1,366.78 and 548.34 is: 756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.46 : 1,366.78 = 548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.46/1,366.78 = 548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.46x = 1,366.78 × 548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.46x = 749,450.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,450.57/990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.67

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