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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.69, 1,367.05 and 548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.69, 1,367.05 and 548.55 is: 756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.69 : 1,367.05 = 548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.69/1,367.05 = 548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.69x = 1,367.05 × 548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.69x = 749,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,892.63/990.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.94

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