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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.22, 1,367.70 and 742.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.22, 1,367.70 and 742.64 is: 1,025.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.22 : 1,367.70 = 742.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.22/1,367.70 = 742.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.22x = 1,367.70 × 742.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.22x = 1,015,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,708.73/990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.74

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