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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.40, 1,365.92 and 680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.40, 1,365.92 and 680 is: 937.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.40 : 1,365.92 = 680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.40/1,365.92 = 680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.40x = 1,365.92 × 680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.40x = 928,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,825.60/990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.83

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