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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.66, 1,367.01 and 548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.66, 1,367.01 and 548.58 is: 756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.66 : 1,367.01 = 548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.66/1,367.01 = 548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.66x = 1,367.01 × 548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.66x = 749,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,914.35/990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.98

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