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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.52, 1,366.86 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.52, 1,366.86 and 548.46 is: 756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.52 : 1,366.86 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.52/1,366.86 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.52x = 1,366.86 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.52x = 749,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,668.04/990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.84

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