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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.52, 1,366.94 and 542.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.52, 1,366.94 and 542.39 is: 748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.52 : 1,366.94 = 542.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.52/1,366.94 = 542.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.52x = 1,366.94 × 542.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.52x = 741,405.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,405.04/990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.50

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