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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.56, 1,366.91 and 548.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.56, 1,366.91 and 548.51 is: 756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.56 : 1,366.91 = 548.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.56/1,366.91 = 548.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.56x = 1,366.91 × 548.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.56x = 749,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,756.28/990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.90

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