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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.66, 1,367.15 and 548.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.66, 1,367.15 and 548.57 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.66 : 1,367.15 = 548.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.66/1,367.15 = 548.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.66x = 1,367.15 × 548.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.66x = 749,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,978.15/990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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