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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990, 1,365.39 and 658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990, 1,365.39 and 658.56 is: 908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990 : 1,365.39 = 658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990/1,365.39 = 658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990x = 1,365.39 × 658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990x = 899,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,191.24/990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.27

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