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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.32, 1,367.22 and 636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.32, 1,367.22 and 636.44 is: 878.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.32 : 1,367.22 = 636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.32/1,367.22 = 636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.32x = 1,367.22 × 636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.32x = 870,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,153.50/990.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.66

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