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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.15, 1,367.04 and 636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.15, 1,367.04 and 636.22 is: 878.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.15 : 1,367.04 = 636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.15/1,367.04 = 636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.15x = 1,367.04 × 636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.15x = 869,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,740.63/990.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.40

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