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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.98, 1,367.59 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.98, 1,367.59 and 548.88 is: 757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.98 : 1,367.59 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.98/1,367.59 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.98x = 1,367.59 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.98x = 750,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,642.80/990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.48

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