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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.51, 1,366.77 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.51, 1,366.77 and 548.40 is: 756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.51 : 1,366.77 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.51/1,366.77 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.51x = 1,366.77 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.51x = 749,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,536.67/990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.72

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