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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.77, 1,367.33 and 548.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.77, 1,367.33 and 548.69 is: 757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.77 : 1,367.33 = 548.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.77/1,367.33 = 548.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.77x = 1,367.33 × 548.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.77x = 750,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,230.72/990.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.22

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