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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.49, 1,366.82 and 548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.49, 1,366.82 and 548.37 is: 756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.49 : 1,366.82 = 548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.49/1,366.82 = 548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.49x = 1,366.82 × 548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.49x = 749,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,523.08/990.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.72

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