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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.07, 1,367.22 and 696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.07, 1,367.22 and 696.04 is: 961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.07 : 1,367.22 = 696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.07/1,367.22 = 696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.07x = 1,367.22 × 696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.07x = 951,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,639.81/990.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.18

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