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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.46, 1,367.48 and 636.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.46, 1,367.48 and 636.54 is: 878.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.46 : 1,367.48 = 636.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.46/1,367.48 = 636.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.46x = 1,367.48 × 636.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.46x = 870,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,455.72/990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.84

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