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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.72, 1,367.20 and 542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.72, 1,367.20 and 542.60 is: 748.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.72 : 1,367.20 = 542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.72/1,367.20 = 542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.72x = 1,367.20 × 542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.72x = 741,842.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,842.72/990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.79

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