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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.85, 1,367.35 and 548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.85, 1,367.35 and 548.74 is: 757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.85 : 1,367.35 = 548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.85/1,367.35 = 548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.85x = 1,367.35 × 548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.85x = 750,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,319.64/990.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.25

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