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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.57, 1,366.97 and 548.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.57, 1,366.97 and 548.47 is: 756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.57 : 1,366.97 = 548.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.57/1,366.97 = 548.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.57x = 1,366.97 × 548.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.57x = 749,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,742.04/990.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.88

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