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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.42, 1,367.88 and 658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.42, 1,367.88 and 658.26 is: 909.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.42 : 1,367.88 = 658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.42/1,367.88 = 658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.42x = 1,367.88 × 658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.42x = 900,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,420.69/990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.13

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