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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.20, 1,367.55 and 660.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.20, 1,367.55 and 660.03 is: 911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.20 : 1,367.55 = 660.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.20/1,367.55 = 660.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.20x = 1,367.55 × 660.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.20x = 902,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,624.03/990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.56

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