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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.36, 1,366.50 and 671.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.36, 1,366.50 and 671.45 is: 926.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.36 : 1,366.50 = 671.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.36/1,366.50 = 671.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.36x = 1,366.50 × 671.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.36x = 917,536.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,536.43/990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.47

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