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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.80, 1,367.31 and 548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.80, 1,367.31 and 548.71 is: 757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.80 : 1,367.31 = 548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.80/1,367.31 = 548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.80x = 1,367.31 × 548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.80x = 750,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,255.31/990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.22

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