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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.16, 1,366.44 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.16, 1,366.44 and 617.32 is: 851.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.16 : 1,366.44 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.16/1,366.44 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.16x = 1,366.44 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.16x = 843,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,530.74/990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.91

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