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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.92, 1,367.49 and 548.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.92, 1,367.49 and 548.83 is: 757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.92 : 1,367.49 = 548.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.92/1,367.49 = 548.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.92x = 1,367.49 × 548.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.92x = 750,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,520.90/990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.40

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