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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.23, 1,366.74 and 658.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.23, 1,366.74 and 658.67 is: 909.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.23 : 1,366.74 = 658.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.23/1,366.74 = 658.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.23x = 1,366.74 × 658.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.23x = 900,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,223.80/990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.11

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