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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.94, 1,367.47 and 548.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.94, 1,367.47 and 548.83 is: 757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.94 : 1,367.47 = 548.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.94/1,367.47 = 548.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.94x = 1,367.47 × 548.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.94x = 750,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,505.82/990.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.37

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