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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,366.47 and 675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,366.47 and 675.95 is: 932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,366.47 = 675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,366.47 = 675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,366.47 × 675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 923,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,658.56/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.97

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