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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.47, 1,366.20 and 636.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.47, 1,366.20 and 636.50 is: 877.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.47 : 1,366.20 = 636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.47/1,366.20 = 636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.47x = 1,366.20 × 636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.47x = 869,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,589.72/990.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.95

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