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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.37, 1,366.12 and 654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.37, 1,366.12 and 654.28 is: 902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.37 : 1,366.12 = 654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.37/1,366.12 = 654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.37x = 1,366.12 × 654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.37x = 893,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,814.89/990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.51

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