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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.87, 1,367.39 and 542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.87, 1,367.39 and 542.73 is: 748.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.87 : 1,367.39 = 542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.87/1,367.39 = 542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.87x = 1,367.39 × 542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.87x = 742,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,130.82/990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.97

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