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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,366.90 and 617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,366.90 and 617.16 is: 852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,366.90 = 617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,366.90 = 617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,366.90 × 617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 843,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,596.00/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.10

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