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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.62, 1,366.99 and 548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.62, 1,366.99 and 548.49 is: 756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.62 : 1,366.99 = 548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.62/1,366.99 = 548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.62x = 1,366.99 × 548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.62x = 749,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,780.35/990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.88

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