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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.70, 1,367.21 and 548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.70, 1,367.21 and 548.63 is: 757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.70 : 1,367.21 = 548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.70/1,367.21 = 548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.70x = 1,367.21 × 548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.70x = 750,093.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,093.10/990.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.14

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