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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.72, 1,367.22 and 548.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.72, 1,367.22 and 548.66 is: 757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.72 : 1,367.22 = 548.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.72/1,367.22 = 548.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.72x = 1,367.22 × 548.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.72x = 750,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,144.40/990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.17

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