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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.69, 1,367.18 and 548.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.69, 1,367.18 and 548.61 is: 757.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.69 : 1,367.18 = 548.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.69/1,367.18 = 548.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.69x = 1,367.18 × 548.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.69x = 750,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,045.88/990.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.09

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