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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.59, 1,367.01 and 548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.59, 1,367.01 and 548.49 is: 756.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.59 : 1,367.01 = 548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.59/1,367.01 = 548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.59x = 1,367.01 × 548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.59x = 749,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,788.75/990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.91

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