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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.81, 1,367.28 and 548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.81, 1,367.28 and 548.71 is: 757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.81 : 1,367.28 = 548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.81/1,367.28 = 548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.81x = 1,367.28 × 548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.81x = 750,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,236.79/990.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.20

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