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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.18, 1,365.75 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.18, 1,365.75 and 658.44 is: 908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.18 : 1,365.75 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.18/1,365.75 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.18x = 1,365.75 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.18x = 899,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,264.43/990.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.18

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