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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.03, 1,365.43 and 616.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.03, 1,365.43 and 616.30 is: 849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.03 : 1,365.43 = 616.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.03/1,365.43 = 616.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.03x = 1,365.43 × 616.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.03x = 841,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,514.51/990.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.99

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