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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.67, 1,367.19 and 548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.67, 1,367.19 and 548.62 is: 757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.67 : 1,367.19 = 548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.67/1,367.19 = 548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.67x = 1,367.19 × 548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.67x = 750,067.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,067.78/990.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.13

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