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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.82, 1,367.35 and 548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.82, 1,367.35 and 548.73 is: 757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.82 : 1,367.35 = 548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.82/1,367.35 = 548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.82x = 1,367.35 × 548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.82x = 750,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,303.22/990.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.25

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