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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.34, 1,484.29 and 660.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.34, 1,484.29 and 660.99 is: 990.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.34 : 1,484.29 = 660.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.34/1,484.29 = 660.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.34x = 1,484.29 × 660.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.34x = 981,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,100.85/990.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.67

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