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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.76, 1,367.24 and 548.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.76, 1,367.24 and 548.65 is: 757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.76 : 1,367.24 = 548.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.76/1,367.24 = 548.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.76x = 1,367.24 × 548.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.76x = 750,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,131.73/990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.13

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