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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.21, 1,367.50 and 766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.21, 1,367.50 and 766.96 is: 1,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.21 : 1,367.50 = 766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.21/1,367.50 = 766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.21x = 1,367.50 × 766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.21x = 1,048,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,817.80/990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.19

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