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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.99, 1,367.64 and 548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.99, 1,367.64 and 548.93 is: 757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.99 : 1,367.64 = 548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.99/1,367.64 = 548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.99x = 1,367.64 × 548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.99x = 750,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,733.83/990.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.56

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