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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.21, 1,368.27 and 709.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.21, 1,368.27 and 709.98 is: 981.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.21 : 1,368.27 = 709.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.21/1,368.27 = 709.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.21x = 1,368.27 × 709.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.21x = 971,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,444.33/990.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.05

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