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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.32, 1,485.47 and 660.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.32, 1,485.47 and 660.95 is: 991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.32 : 1,485.47 = 660.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.32/1,485.47 = 660.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.32x = 1,485.47 × 660.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.32x = 981,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,810.66/990.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.41

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