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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.27, 1,366.35 and 741.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.27, 1,366.35 and 741.03 is: 1,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.27 : 1,366.35 = 741.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.27/1,366.35 = 741.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.27x = 1,366.35 × 741.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.27x = 1,012,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,506.34/990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.45

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