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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.87, 1,367.40 and 548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.87, 1,367.40 and 548.80 is: 757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.87 : 1,367.40 = 548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.87/1,367.40 = 548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.87x = 1,367.40 × 548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.87x = 750,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,429.12/990.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.34

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