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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.21, 1,366.29 and 770.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.21, 1,366.29 and 770.82 is: 1,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.21 : 1,366.29 = 770.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.21/1,366.29 = 770.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.21x = 1,366.29 × 770.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.21x = 1,053,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,163.66/990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.58

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