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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.37, 1,365.28 and 694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.37, 1,365.28 and 694.72 is: 957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.37 : 1,365.28 = 694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.37/1,365.28 = 694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.37x = 1,365.28 × 694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.37x = 948,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,487.32/990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.71

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