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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.36, 1,366.47 and 640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.36, 1,366.47 and 640.98 is: 884.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.36 : 1,366.47 = 640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.36/1,366.47 = 640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.36x = 1,366.47 × 640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.36x = 875,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,879.94/990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.41

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