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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.67, 1,367.07 and 542.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.67, 1,367.07 and 542.53 is: 748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.67 : 1,367.07 = 542.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.67/1,367.07 = 542.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.67x = 1,367.07 × 542.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.67x = 741,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,675.10/990.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.66

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