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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.10, 1,365.90 and 695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.10, 1,365.90 and 695.56 is: 959.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.10 : 1,365.90 = 695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.10/1,365.90 = 695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.10x = 1,365.90 × 695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.10x = 950,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,065.40/990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.57

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