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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.36, 1,363.32 and 781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.36, 1,363.32 and 781.20 is: 1,075.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.36 : 1,363.32 = 781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.36/1,363.32 = 781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.36x = 1,363.32 × 781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.36x = 1,065,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,025.58/990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.39

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