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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.30, 1,366.34 and 710.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.30, 1,366.34 and 710.45 is: 980.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.30 : 1,366.34 = 710.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.30/1,366.34 = 710.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.30x = 1,366.34 × 710.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.30x = 970,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,705.87/990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.21

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