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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.27, 1,481.62 and 615.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.27, 1,481.62 and 615.08 is: 920.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.27 : 1,481.62 = 615.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.27/1,481.62 = 615.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.27x = 1,481.62 × 615.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.27x = 911,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,314.83/990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.27

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