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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.39, 1,368.07 and 743.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.39, 1,368.07 and 743.58 is: 1,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.39 : 1,368.07 = 743.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.39/1,368.07 = 743.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.39x = 1,368.07 × 743.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.39x = 1,017,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,270.25/990.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.14

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