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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.98, 1,367.56 and 548.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.98, 1,367.56 and 548.97 is: 757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.98 : 1,367.56 = 548.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.98/1,367.56 = 548.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.98x = 1,367.56 × 548.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.98x = 750,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,750.16/990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.58

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