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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.78, 1,367.26 and 542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.78, 1,367.26 and 542.68 is: 748.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.78 : 1,367.26 = 542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.78/1,367.26 = 542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.78x = 1,367.26 × 542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.78x = 741,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,984.66/990.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.89

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