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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.06, 1,365.91 and 763.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.06, 1,365.91 and 763.01 is: 1,052.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.06 : 1,365.91 = 763.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.06/1,365.91 = 763.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.06x = 1,365.91 × 763.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.06x = 1,042,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,192.34/990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.66

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