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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.27, 1,366.21 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.27, 1,366.21 and 606.87 is: 837.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.27 : 1,366.21 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.27/1,366.21 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.27x = 1,366.21 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.27x = 829,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,112.62/990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.26

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