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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.58, 1,367.08 and 548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.58, 1,367.08 and 548.62 is: 757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.58 : 1,367.08 = 548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.58/1,367.08 = 548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.58x = 1,367.08 × 548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.58x = 750,007.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,007.43/990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.14

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