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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.28, 1,366.47 and 640.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.28, 1,366.47 and 640.97 is: 884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.28 : 1,366.47 = 640.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.28/1,366.47 = 640.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.28x = 1,366.47 × 640.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.28x = 875,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,859.44/990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.46

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