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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.04, 1,364.94 and 710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.04, 1,364.94 and 710.68 is: 979.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.04 : 1,364.94 = 710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.04/1,364.94 = 710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.04x = 1,364.94 × 710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.04x = 970,035.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,035.56/990.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.79

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